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WEB SITES ON ANCIENT
EGYPT FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
 
Access these sites through your
computer’s Internet connection. Open the underlined address
(URL). Information can be printed or downloaded to your computer.
Be sure to follow links to other sites and find your way back
with the "back" button. All of the sites listed were active as of
April 2, 2007. The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff
according to the amount of information given and its potential
use in the classroom.
Due to the exhibit at the
Franklin Institute in Philadelphia "Tutankhamun and the Golden
Age of the Pharaohs", we have noted those sites that focus on
Tutankhamun with a pyramid
WEBSITES
LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
WEBQUESTS
WEBSITES
TUTANKHAMUN AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE
PHARAOHS
START HERE! NEW!
http://www2.fi.edu/tut/index.html
The official site for the exhibit. Sections include: Exhibition
Information, About King Tut, Media Gallery, Educational
Resources and Upcoming Tut Events. The Educational Resources
includes a Teacher’s Guide:
"THE SCIENCE OF ANCIENT EGYPT: Adding a Science Perspective to an
Art Exhibit This guide, created especially for educators and
presented by Mellon, makes connections between
Tutankhamun exhibit content and K-12 science curriculum. The
guide features science-related resources and activities geared
toward three specific audiences: grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12.
Within each grade grouping, there are three areas of scientific
exploration, with corresponding connections to the National
Science Education Standards and the Pennsylvania state science
assessment anchors. For activities beyond the topics presented
here, there are also annotated lists of links to external
websites for more information about Ancient Egypt. While the
content presented here is designed with science teachers in mind,
there are many obvious connections for social studies teachers."
Note: In the Very Good section is the link to the exhibition site
for the Philadelphia exhibition. Excellent
THE ANCIENT EGYPT SITE
START HERE!
http://www.ancient-egypt.org/index.html
This site has a vast amount of information on Ancient Egypt.
Sections: The History of Ancient Egypt, Monuments and Sites of
Ancient Egypt, The Language of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Egypt from
A to Z, The Ancient Egypt Bibliography, and World Wide Ancient
Egypt. Outstanding. This site has been updated and improved.
Excellent
ETERNAL EGYPT
START HERE!
http://www.eternalegypt.org/EternalEgyptWebsiteWeb/HomeServlet?ee_website_action_key=action.display.splash&ee_messages=0001.clientrequired.text
A huge site on ancient Egypt. Take a guided tour as an
introduction. Sections: Connections, Map, Timeline, Multimedia,
Library, Topics, Type, Sites & Museums, Search and Digital Guide
(allows for mobile access). Includes audio files. The Multimedia
section has 4 Virtual Environments, 42 3-Dimensional Views, 8
360° Views, 12 Animations, 4 Webcams, and 1975 Zoomable Pictures.
Outstanding. Excellent
VIRTUAL EGYPT
START
HERE!
http://www.virtual-egypt.com/
A huge site with excellent information on ancient Egypt.
Includes Galleries, Photo Tours, Timelines, Flash movies, Models,
Poems, Lessons, Games, Satellite photos, and much, much more.
Outstanding. Excellent
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ALL ABOUT EGYPT – LINKS
NEW!
http://www.suelebeau.com/egypt.htm
A page of links to websites about Egypt for elementary and middle
school students. You will find most of the links elsewhere on
this list. Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT
http://www.kidskonnect.com/AncientEgypt/EgyptHome.html#anchor174801
A long list of kid-friendly sites on ancient Egypt. Sections:
Hieroglyphics, Gods, Mummies, Nile River, Pharaohs, Pyramids, and
Other. Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT FOR KIDS
NEW!
http://egypt.mrdonn.org/index.html
"The ancient Egyptians were fascinating people, and thanks to
the movies, are often misunderstood. The ancient Egyptians were
not in love with death, but with life! They enjoyed their life to
the fullest. They worked very hard, but saved time to enjoy
family, friends, music, parties, swimming, fishing, hunting,
sailing, and especially their children, all of which were very
important to the ancient Egyptians.
We think you'll be truly amazed at what you will discover about
those creative, clever, curious, hard working, life-loving,
game-creating, light-hearted people - the ancient Egyptians. We
think you'll like them!" Sections
:Geography/Nile River, The Two Lands/Unification/The Three
Kingdoms, Hieroglyphics/Rosetta Stone, Gods & Goddesses/Temples,
Mummies & The Afterlife, Daily Life/Grave Goods, Famous Pharaohs,
Government Officials/Vizier, Professions/Jobs, Women in Ancient
Egypt, Pyramids/Tombs, King Tut's Tomb, Cartouches & Obelisks,
Sphinx, Ancient Egyptian Tall Tales, Games/Activities, Free Clip
Art. Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT: THE ETERNAL VOICE
http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/permex/egypt/egypt.htm
An online exhibit from the McLung Museum on Ancient Egypt. Click
on the photos for a larger view. Includes an additional exhibit:
Scholars, Scoundrels and the Sphinx. Also links. Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore2.com/egypt.htm
Basic information on ancient Egypt plus activities, links and
games. Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT – GUARDIAN’S EGYPT
http://www.guardians.net/egypt/
A series of "cyberjourneys": Pyramids, Mummies, Hieroglyphs,
Gods/Goddesses.. Colorful photos and descriptions give you a
feeling of being there. The Kids Section has links to fun
activities and games. Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT – HISTORY FOR KIDS
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/egypt/index.htm
Information on Ancient Egypt for students. Sections: History
(with Timeline), Environment, Religion, Clothing, Food, Science,
Economy, People, Writing, Games, Art, Architecture, Pyramids,
War, Books About Egypt, Crafts and Projects on Egypt, Teacher’s
Guides for Egypt and more. Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT: ONLINE AT THE ROM (ROYAL
ONTARIO MUSEUM)
http://www.rom.on.ca/egypt/
An extensive site for students of all ages. Explore the Discovery
Case, learn how to make a mummy, Visit the Online Gallery, and
Take a VR Tour of the Ancient Egypt Gallery. Click on the
"Prepared for you by our teachers and educators…." paragraph to
enter. Excellent
THE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CULTURE EXHIBIT
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/index.shtml
An online exhibit from the eMuseum on Ancient Egypt. Very
thorough. Sections: Daily Life, Art, Military, Architecture,
Hieroglyphs, Religion, Government, Maps, History and Archeology.
Includes Links, References, Word Search game, Concentration Game
and more. Note: We couldn’t get the Word Search game to work.
Excellent
THE ART OF ANCIENT EGYPT: A WEB RESOURCE
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/newegypt/htm/a_index.htm
An online resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY.
Organized around three themes, it includes a Timeline, 40 Objects
from their collection and Resources and Curriculum Connections.
The Resources section includes links, a glossary, lesson plans,
classroom activities and worksheets. The Curriculum Connection
section includes lesson plans (the same ones) and classroom
activities organized into curriculum areas: Art, Language Arts,
Social Studies, Science, Math and Drama, Dance and Music.
Excellent Also listed in Lesson Plans
section
BRITISH MUSEUM’S ANCIENT EGYPT FOR CHILDREN
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
An outstanding site by the British Museum which has one of the
greatest Egyptian collections outside of Egypt. Each section
includes the Story which provides information, Explore which
takes you through the topic and Challenge which is a game or
project to do. Sections: Egyptian Life, Geography, Gods &
Goddesses, Mummification, Pharaoh, Pyramids, Temples, Time,
Trades, and Writing. Excellent
COLOR ME EGYPT
http://www.ancientnile.co.uk/funtrumpet.php
A fun site for kids on Egypt. Sections: History of Egypt,
Egyptian Monuments, Ancient Religion, Life in Ancient Egypt,
Modern Egypt for Kids, Activities and Games and Story Book. The
Activities and Games section has Word Search puzzles, Cut and
Color activities, a Coloring Book and Write Your Name in
Hieroglyphics. The Story Book has three full-length online books
and a long list of stories suitable for students. Outstanding.
Excellent
CURSE
OF THE PHARAOHS – FUN FOR KIDS
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/7210/frame.htm
A colorful, lively site with sections on The Pyramid, Ramadan,
Fun for Kids, Egypt’s Pride, and the Egypt Web Ring. The Kids
section includes: Make Your Own Mummy, Design a Burial Chamber,
Design a Pharaonic box, Games to Download, Hear the Trumpet of
Tutankhamun, Pharaoh Puzzle, See Your Name in Hieroglyphics,
and See Egyptian Wildlife. Excellent
DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT
http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/Egyptlife.html
Fun site for students on life in Ancient Egypt. Includes
quizzes, video clips, tall tales, daily life, and some terrific
links to sites for kids. Outstanding. Excellent
THE DAUGHTER OF RA – HATSHEPSUT
http://www.daughterofra.com/
A multimedia site about Pharaoh Hatshepsut,
one of the few female pharaohs. Sections: The Story, Project
History, Photo and Videos, and Actresses. On the Video page,
there are 24 thumbnail photos. Click on a photo to see a brief
video about that topic/site. Excellent
DR. HAWASS – THE PLATEAU
http://www.guardians.net/hawass/
The official web site of Dr. Zahi Hawass, Undersecretary of
State for the Giza Monuments and official archeologist for the
Egyptian excavations. A must-see site by the man who knows the
area best. Some of the sections include: Personal Info, Egypt
News, Valley of the Mummies, Sphinx & Pyramids, Recent
Discoveries, Site Information, Egyptian History, Articles, Map of
Egypt and much more. Excellent
EGYPT AND THE NEAR EAST FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND
TEACHERS – A Gateway Site
http://asmar.uchicago.edu/OI/DEPT/RA/ABZU/YOUTH_RESOURCES.HTML
A large list of links for students and separate list of resources
for teachers. Note: Scroll down the page to see the fullest list.
Excellent
THE EGYPT ARCHIVE – FREE PHOTOS TO USE
http://www.egyptarchive.co.uk/index.htm
A collection of excellent copyright-free photos that you can use
on your website or students can use in reports. Excellent
EGYPT: MUMMIES, A SPHINX, A PALACE
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/exhibits/galleries/egyptian.html
An online exhibit from the Univ. of Pennsylvania on Ancient
Egypt. In addition to Write Like an Egyptian, it includes
Egyptian Hieroglyphs Illustrated, Fun (activities) and Egypt: A
New Look @ an Ancient Culture – an online exhibit. Excellent
EGYPT: SECRETS OF AN ANCIENT WORLD
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/
A National Geographic site on Ancient Egypt. Click on Explore
the Pyramids for an online Adventure. Online Feature: Four Days
to Tackle Egypt?. Also New Stories, Interactive Features, Kids
(games and activities), and Lesson Plans. Excellent
EGYPT VOYAGER VIRTUAL TOURS
http://www.egyptvoyager.com/virtualtours.htm
Virtual tours of different sites in Egypt: Cairo, Dendera, Giza,
Karnak, Saqqara, Solar Boat Museum, and Wissa Wassef. The tours
are 360◦ panoramas. Click on the panorama to stop it, slow it
down, move left or right or zoom in on a view. Excellent
EGYPTIAN ART
NEW URL!
http://www.egyptartsite.com/
An extensive site by artist Richard Deurer. His artwork has
modern subjects rendered in the style of the ancient Egyptians,
i.e. The First Brunch, The Graceland Papyrus {Can YOU spot Elvis?
There is also: Pyramid Acres (his Egyptian-style home); Tour
Egypt (photos), Modern Egyptian Gallery (photos of life along the
Nile in 1966); Ancient Egyptian Gallery (monuments); Ancient
Egyptian Mythology; Egyptian Mummification; Children’s Gallery;
Hieroglyphs; Ancient Egyptian Design; Egyptian Kings; Egyptian
History and more. Excellent
EGYPTIAN MUSEUM ONLINE
http://www.egyptianmuseum.gov.eg/
The official site of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Note: We’ve
had spotty success in getting this site. When it works, it has
photos of some of the best of their collections. It also has
three games. Sections: Masterpieces, Restoration, Pharaonic Gods,
Pharaonic Eras, Games and Useful Links. Excellent
EGYPTIANS
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/
A BBC site on ancient Egypt. A huge site with sound files,
articles, a Multimedia Zone and much more. The Multimedia Zone
includes games. Articles include: Voices from Ancient Egypt
(incl. sound files), The Story of the Nile, Ancient Egyptian
Magic, Private Lives of the Pyramid Builders, Careers for Women
in Ancient Egypt and more. Outstanding. Excellent
EGYPTOLOGY ONLINE
http://www.egyptologyonline.com/index.htm
A huge site with information about ancient
Egypt. See the Site Index for the complete list of sections.
Sections include: Life in Egypt, Chronology, History, Pharaohs,
Monuments, Pyramids, Great Discoveries and many more. Note: We
have listed the profile of Tutankhamun separately on this list.
Excellent
EGYPTOMANIA – CMA KIDS
http://www.clevelandart.org/kids/egypt/index.html
A fun site for kids on Egypt from the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Sections: Find Out, Tour, Activities and Make It. Excellent
HATHOR’S REALM
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Atrium/4908/
A long list of animations that can be downloaded and used on
a student’s web site. Note: Some are on this page. Excellent
LITTLE HORUS
http://www.horus.ics.org.eg/en/Default_HTML.aspx
A fun site for younger students on Egypt, both modern and
ancient. Check out the History section for life in ancient times.
Outstanding. Excellent
MUMMIES UNWRAPPED – A ThinkQuest Site
http://library.thinkquest.org/J003409/
A ThinkQuest site on mummification. Sections: A site all about
mummies from around the world. Sections: Mud, Bog, China, Inca,
Ice, Egypt, Animal Mummies, Unique Mummies, Mummy Recipe, Mummy
Stars, Links and an excellent Word Search. Excellent
THE MUMMY MAKER – GAME
NEW URL!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/launch_gms_mummy_maker.shtml
"Enter the embalmer's workshop, where you are to prepare the body
of Ramose, officer to the king, for burial.
The chief embalmer, Kha, is watching your work closely.
You must do it perfectly - Kha's reputation rests on your
shoulders.
And Ramose's prospects of reaching paradise depend entirely on
you."
Excellent
MYSTERIES
OF EGYPT – CCMC
http://www.civilization.ca/civil/egypt/egypt_e.html
Outstanding site connected to an Ancient Egypt museum
exhibition. Sections: Virtual Reality Gallery (take a tour of the
Tomb of Tutankhamun and of Egyptian artifacts); Tutankhamun:
Life, Death, Funeral, Tomb, Treasures, Curse; Egyptian
Civilization; Hatshepsut: Info on this woman pharaoh, includes a
script for a play "Hatshepsut: Temptress of the Nile"; Imax Film
information; Tour of the Egypt exhibition. Follow the sailboat at
the bottom of the page to get to the Main Menu. Includes
excellent links and an extensive Teacher’s Guide to download for
free. Excellent
MYSTERIES OF THE NILE
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/egypt/
A NOVA online adventure exploring ancient Egypt. "Explore
the Pyramids, temples, and other monumental architecture of
ancient Egypt through riveting 360° photos shot during this
NOVA/PBS Online Adventure. With real-time dispatches and digital
photos filed from the Nile in March 1999 and from a quarry in
Massachusetts in August and September 1999 during the filming of
the NOVA program "Pharaoh's Obelisk," the adventure chronicles
both NOVA's search for archaic clues to obelisk-raising, and its
attempt to erect one of these pillars of stone itself. Learn what
happened, meet the team, and try to lever your own obelisk."
Excellent See the
How Did They Do It? lesson plan for this site.
NEFERCHICHI’S TOMB
http://www.neferchichi.com/index.html
Don’t be fooled by the tongue-in-cheek tone of the site. Includes
some terrific clipart, info, lesson plans and more. Sections:
Clipart, Fonts, Lesson Plans, All About Mummies, Pharaohs.
Writing with Hieroglyphs, Gods & Goddesses, Scribes’ Book List,
Kids Page, Digital Postcards, Egyptian Mad Libs, Downloads,
Egyptian 3D Pictures and more. Outstanding. Excellent
ODYSSEY IN EGYPT
http://www.website1.com/odyssey/home.html
Students "join" archeologists excavating in Egypt.
"Each week you will be able to log into these World Wide Web
pages and watch and participate with an archaeological excavation
in action. You can: • meet and interact with the people at the
excavation, • see the discoveries and objects uncovered during
the week, • learn about how archaeology is done, • learn about
life in Egypt •help us figure out solutions to different problems
that we face at the site."
Excellent
ODYSSEY ONLINE
http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/index.html
Excellent resource for information on the Middle East. Click on
Egypt. Sections include: People, Mythology, Daily Life, Death &
Burial, Writing and Archeology. A vast site. Excellent
THE PHARAOH’S CLINIC – A ThinkQuest Site
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005492/
An examination of ancient Egyptian medical and religious texts
and their relation to mummification and medical practices. Click
on the site map for a long list of topics covered. Excellent
PHARAOH’S OBELISK – A NOVA SITE – see also
MYSTERIES OF THE NILE
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/obelisk/
A companion site to the NOVA program "Pharaoh’s Obelisk" studying
how "the ancients shaped, transported, and erected their
elegant obelisks." Sections: How Big Were They?, Cutting
Granite with Sand, NOVA Raises and Obelisk, Lever an Obelisk
(game), Explore Ancient Egypt, and Mysteries of the Nile.
Includes Resources and a Teacher’s Guide. Excellent
PYRAMID CHALLENGE – GAME
NEW URL!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/launch_gms_pyramid_builder.shtml
"Journey back four and a half thousand years to Egypt's
Old Kingdom, to the Pyramid Age.
As the vizier, or head of state, you are about to undertake the
most important project of your career - the building of the
king’s pyramid.
To succeed in this task, you must be a good all-rounder. Not only
should you be able to motivate your workforce, but you must have
good observational skills and the ability to steer a barge up the
Nile, avoiding hippos and crocodiles. Have you got what it takes
to be a pyramid builder?"
Excellent
PYRAMIDS: THE INSIDE STORY – A NOVA SITE see
also MYSTERIES OF THE NILE
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/
A companion site to the NOVA program. Sections: Explore the
Pyramids, Follow the Excavation. (Note: This site doesn’t look
promising from the home page but has a lot of excellent
information once you get into it.) Excellent
THE QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY: TREASURES OF
ANCIENT EGYPT
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2002/egypt/
Resources from the National Gallery of Art on Egypt. Sections:
Virtual Tour of the Tomb of Tutmose III, Streaming Video,
Streaming Slideshow, Selected Objects, and Resources. Excellent
RIGBY’S
WORLD OF EGYPT
http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~ancient/
A huge, colorful site with a ton of information. Sections: Tour
of Egypt, Artist’s View of Egypt, Egypt From Space, Egyptian
Museum, Tutankhamun, Ancient Love Poems, Egyptian
Pyramids, Ancient Egyptian Lives, Postcards from Egypt, Egyptian
Chronology, Egyptian Glossary, Egypt News Desk, Egyptian
Bookshop, Egyptian Antiquities, and Egypt Web. Outstanding.
Excellent
TALE OF THREE CITIES
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/3cities/
A National Geographic site. Examines three cities in three
different eras to show the contrasts and continuity between then
and now. The cities: Alexandria in A.D. 1; Cordoba in A.D. 1,000;
and New York City in A.D. 2000. Sections: Communications, Music,
Food, Pastimes, Medicine, Animals. Religion, Curios, People and
Outside. Excellent
THE TOMB OF SENNEFERI
http://www.newton.cam.ac.uk/egypt/tt99/index.html
The official web site for the excavation of the Tomb of
Senneferi. Students can follow the action with the Dig Diary 2000
and see video clips of the excavation. Excellent
TOUR EGYPT
http://touregypt.net/
The official site for the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. Has a
lot of information on past and present Egypt including tourist
information. There is a children’s section and a Daily Crossword
Puzzle. For best results, click on the Site Map for a large list
of resources. Excellent
TREASURES OF THE SUNKEN CITY – ALEXANDRIA
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sunken/
A companion NOVA site about the underwater discovery of the
ancient Pharos lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World. Sections: Mapping the Treasures, Jean Yves
Empereur: The Riches of Alexandria, Unforgettable Moments (video
clips), and Seven Wonders: Get Clued In. Includes a transcript of
the program. Excellent
TUTANKHAMUN:
EGYPTOLOGY ONLINE
NEW!
http://www.egyptologyonline.com/tutankhamun.htm
A profile with photos on pharaoh Tutankhamun. See EGYPTOLOGY
ONLINE
http://www.egyptologyonline.com/index.htm
elsewhere on this list for the rest of the
vast resources on this site. Excellent
UNRAVELING
THE MYSTERIES OF KING TUTANKHAMUN
NEW!
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/tut/mysteries/index.html?fs=www7.nationalgeographic.com
An online National Geographic exhibit about the tomb and mummy of
Tutankhamun. Sections: Home, Journey into the Afterlife, Royal
Wrappings, High-Tech Forensics and Resources. Check out the
Resources section for links to other National Geographic exhibits
and resources. In High-Tech Forensics, click on the Face of
Tutankhamun to see a facial reconstruction using modern forensic
methods. Excellent
WILD EGYPT: AN ONLINE SAFARI
http://touregypt.net/wildegypt/index.htm
"Welcome to Wild Egypt! Prepare yourself for a fantastic
adventure as we go in search of Egypt's colorful wildlife, all
from the safety and comfort of your terminal. We have some
virtual safaris ready for you to take, and more are on the way
(provided the guides responsible for getting all the pictures
return in one piece)."
Tours: A Nile Journey, An Over-Land Adventure, and A Red Sea
Dive. Excellent photos. Excellent
A WOMAN CALLED EGYPT – A ThinkQuest Site
http://library.thinkquest.org/C003877F/English/
Cleopatra has fascinated us for centuries. This site focuses
on Cleopatra and the Egypt of her time. Sections include:
Characters (Gods, Profiles, Family Tree); Costumes (Beauty Only
Skin Deep, Instruction for Makeup, Clothes); Production Notes
(Puppet Theatre, Readers’ Theatre, Play {with full script},
Teacher’s Guide); and a Site Map. Although the information is not
very detailed, this is a good site for activities. Excellent
YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO BE AN EGYPTIAN MUMMY:
DISGUSTING THINGS YOU’D RATHER NOT KNOW – ONLINE CHILDREN’S BOOK
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/mummy/index.html
A fun, colorful online book about the mummification process.
For intermediate children and up. Excellent
THE AKHET-ATEN HOME PAGE
http://www.katherinestange.com/egypt/
Information about the Amarna period of
ancient Egyptian history. Sections: Introduction, Akhenaton,
Nefertiti, Aten, Akhetaten, Art, Literature, Digging, Glossary,
Postcards, Discussion and more. Also includes Weblinks,
References, For Students, For Teachers and Re-Creation. The For
Students section has pointers for research and homework
assignments on where to look for information. The For Teachers
section has weblinks for teachers and students. Very Good
AKHET
EGYPTOLOGY: THE HORIZON TO THE PAST
http://www.akhet.co.uk/mainpage.htm
An extensive site on ancient Egypt. Sections: Akhenaton and
Amarna, Tutankhamun, Mummy Masks, Art of the Afterlife, Grave
Goods, Tombs and Temples, Sculpture, Mythology, Clickable Mummy,
The King List, Scottish Egyptology, and Museums and Collections.
Very Good
ALL ABOUT EGYPT
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/Ancient_Civilizations/Egypt/
A fun site for students about Egypt.
Sections: Daily Life; Geography and Maps; Hieroglyphics;
Kingdoms; Life in Ancient Egypt; Mummies; Mythology; Pharaohs,
Kings and Queens; Pyramids; Religions; and Temples. Very Good
ANCIENT EGYPT AT HISTORY 101
http://www.historylink101.com/ancient_egypt.htm
Links for students on ancient Egypt.
Sections: Egyptian Daily Life, Egyptian Art, Egyptian Pictures,
Egyptian Biographies, Egyptian Research, Egyptian Maps, Ancient
Egyptian Pictures (including a Virtual Tour), Egyptian Religion
and more. Also includes an Egyptian Art Lesson. Very Good
ANCIENT EGYPT - SNAITH PRIMARY
http://www.snaithprimary.eril.net/egindex.htm
A site from a primary school in the UK with good information
for primary/intermediate students on Ancient Egypt. Very Good
ANCIENT
EGYPT – A THINKQUEST SITE
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/4368/
A site by students for elementary students on Ancient Egypt.
Sections: Egyptian Challenge, Egyptian Wordsearch, Crossword
Puzzles, Who Am I?, Timeline, Rosacrucian Museum, Mummies,
Tutankhamun, Hieroglyphics, Pyramids, Gods & Goddesses,
Festivals, Glossary, Bibliography and Resources. For upper
elementary students. Somewhat hard to read. Very Good
ANCIENT EGYPT: A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210200/ancient_egypt/egypt.htm
A site by students for students about ancient Egypt. Sections:
Facts, Online Activities, Egyptian Crafts, Recipes, and
Resources. Excellent Activities and Crafts sections. Very Good
Also in Lesson Plans section.
ANCIENT EGYPT VIRTUAL TEMPLE
http://showcase.netins.net/web/ankh/
Not really a virtual temple tour but a
collection of a large number of Egypt topics such as: Religion &
Beliefs, Culture & Daily Life, Mummies, Egyptian Calendar,
Architecture, Pyramids, Music & Dance, Wine & Winemaking,
Hieroglyphs, Egyptian Medicine, Temple Gardens, and much more.
Each section has a description with illustrations and photos. The
Just for Kids section has games to download. Very Good
ANCIENT EGYPT’S DEEPEST SECRETS REVEALED – A
THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002046F/introduction.htm
A site by students for students on ancient Egypt. Sections:
Life in Ancient Egypt, Gods and Goddesses, Death in Ancient
Egypt, Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, Hieroglyphics, The Kingdoms of
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Egyptian Structures, and Games including
quizzes and puzzles. For intermediate/junior/senior high
students. Very Good
ANCIENT EGYPT’S SANDS OF TIME – A ThinkQuest
Site
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002589/
A ThinkQuest site designed by students. Sections include:
Mummies, Pyramids, Medicine, Gods & Goddesses, Howard Carter,
Animals, Ramses II, Nile River, Games, Links, Reference, and
Quiz. Very Good
ANCIENT HISTORY SOURCEBOOK: EGYPT
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook04.html
A guide to online texts on ancient Egypt. Geared toward high
school and up. Very Good
ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN HISTORY – A ThinkQuest
Site
http://library.thinkquest.org/10805/index.html
A ThinkQuest site developed by students. Focuses on Greece, Rome
and Egypt with a timeline that draws them together. The section
on Egypt includes: Time Frame, Origins and Religion, Succession
of Dynasties, Map of Egypt, Sources for Egypt, and a 3D Pyramid.
Very Good
ARAB NET – A Gateway Site
NEW URL!
http://www.arab.net/egypt/
A gateway site for information on the Arab world. The Egypt
section is divided into: Overview, History (detailed), Geography
(including wildlife), Business, Culture, Government, Transport,
and Tour Guide. Very Good
ARCHITECTURE OF EGYPT
http://www.greatbuildings.com/places/egypt.html
A list of some of the great buildings and monuments of Egypt
such as the Great Pyramid of Khufu. (Note: Not all are ancient)
Each one gives information such as the architect, date, location,
construction type, climate, images, site plans, 3-D models, and a
commentary. Very Good
ASPECTS OF LIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT
http://nefertiti.iwebland.com/timelines/topics/
An extensive list of topics on life in
ancient Egypt including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, the
economy, health, clothing, social relationships, and more. Very
Good
CHARIOT
TO HEAVEN – CHILDREN’S STORY
http://griffith.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/gri/9chario0.html
This is a children’s story about two children who live in
Mennufer (Memphis) during the reign of Pharaoh Tutankhamun
(1336-1327 BC). Photos of modern Mennufer are included as well as
instructions for translating hieroglyphics. (Note: The story has
been completed since the last list) Very Good
CLEOPATRA: A MULTIMEDIA GUIDE TO THE ANCIENT
WORLD
http://www.artic.edu/cleo/index.html
Uses artifacts from the Chicago Museum of Art. Sections:
Timeline, Glossary, Maps and Lesson Plans. The Glossary includes
audio files pronouncing the word. The items pictured on the home
page, in the timeline and the glossary link to information about
them and how they were used/made. "Included in Cleopatra is
a set of lesson plans based on nine of the objects and designed
to provide interdisciplinary classroom activities that will
enhance students’ understanding of ancient cultures, sometimes
through drawing connections to their own. Intended for grades
four through twelve, the plans follow a set format."
Very Good
Also listed in Lesson Plans section
THE
CURSE OF TUT: FACT OR MYTH?
http://www.tqnyc.org/NYC00112/
A site for students about King Tut and the
supposed curse of the mummy. Sections: Lock/Key Puzzle, Profile
of Tut, Curse of Tut, Tomb of Tut, Hieroglyphs, Pictures, Death
of Tut, Howard Carter and Links. Very Good
DAN
MURPHY’S MUMMY PAGE
http://www.site-ology.com/egypt/
A good site for intermediate students on mummies, how they
were made and more. Sections: Religion, Funerals, How, Tombs,
Where, and King Tut. Very Good
DEEP IN THE TOMBS OF EGYPT
NEW URL!
http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/Tombs.html
Students must find their way out
of the pharaoh’s tomb by decoding messages with information found
in the links. Note: We found a couple of broken links on this
site. Very Good
DIG – THE ARCHEOLOGY MAGAZINE FOR KIDS
http://www.digonsite.com/index.html
An archeology magazine for kids. The articles are not online but
there is a great deal of good information. Check out Ask Dr. Dig
(lots of questions & answers listed), Fantastic Factoids, Quiz
(17 quizzes), Glossary and Parents/Teachers. Very Good
EGYPT: GIFT OF THE NILE
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/archive/egypt/site.htm
An online exhibit featuring activities for students. Includes:
Egyptomania, Offerings, Egyptopedia, The Ten Eternal Truths of
Ancient Egypt, and more. Very Good
See lesson plans for this site.
EGYPT INDEX
http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/egypt/egyptindex.html
A very large collection of recent photos of
Egyptian sites and objects. Sites include: Abu Simbel, Cairo,
Giza, Karnak, Luxor, Saqqara and more. Very Good
EGYPT: LAND OF ETERNITY
http://members.tripod.com/~ib205/
A good general site on
ancient Egypt. Sections: Map, Chronological History, Kings &
Queens of Egypt, Tombs of Eternity, Monuments to Glory, Ancient
Texts, Gods & Goddesses, Astronomy/Astrology, Death & The
Afterlife, and Links & Bibliography. Note: This site has a large
number of pop-ups. - Navigate through the link bar – the Back
button didn’t work very well on this site. Very Good
EGYPT’S GOLDEN EMPIRE
http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/#
An interactive online "Experience". Includes a Timeline and
Educational Resources (lesson plans). Companion site to a TV
series. Very Good
EGYPTIAN
ADVENTURE – A ThinkQuest Junior Site
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002657/
Sections include: Valley of the Kings, Ramses II, Cleopatra,
Mummification, Imhotep & King Djoser, Egyptian Flag, Valley of
the Queens, Recipes, Nefertiti, Steps to Immortality, Classes of
Egypt, Picture of the Sphinx, King Tut, Hatshepsut, Seti
I, Gods of Egypt, Farming, Team, Rosetta Stone, Akhenaton,
Thutmose III, Colossi of Memnon, and Ultimate Challenge. Very
Good
EGYPTIAN ARCHEOLOGY – FUN SITE
http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/VideoTestbed/Projects/Mummy/archaeology.html
Not what it sounds like. Click on the pictures for links to
information on Egyptian Fun (games), Music & Art, Home (homes),
School, Food, and Pets. Click on the Egyptian symbols at the
bottom for Mummy, Technology, Architecture, Art and
Hieroglyphics. Brief information but very good for elementary
students. Note: Some of the links are broken. Very Good
FRUIT OF THE NILE
http://www.fruitofthenile.com/index.html
A website on ancient Egypt. Sections: Religion, Pharaohs,
Symbols, Dynasties, Scrolls (Books) and Links. Suitable for
students. Very Good
GANDER
ACADEMY’S ANCIENT EGYPT THEME PAGE
http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/egypt.htm
A student-oriented page on ancient Egypt. Sections: Student
Activity Sheets, Ancient Egypt Lessons, General Links, Pharaohs,
History, Mummies, Hieroglyphics, Pyramids, Daily Life, Gods,
Clothing, Museums, King Tut, Teacher Resources, and Famous
Egyptians. Very Good
GAVIN’S EGYPTOMANIA PAGES
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/gavin.egypt/index.htm
A very extensive site detailing the work of several
Egyptologists. Includes a huge number of sections with photos of
artifacts, drawings, postcards, advertisements, commemorative
stamps, ceramics, and more showing how Egypt is depicted in
popular culture. Very Good
HARLEY’S REALLY SCARY EGYPT PROJECT – AN
ONLINE/PRINTABLE BOOK FOR CHILDREN
http://www.pnc.com.au/~roypond/textfolder/harleytext.html
A fun book on ancient Egypt for kids. You
can read it online or print it out. Very Good
HIEROGLYPHICS! A GUIDE AND WEB DIRECTORY TO
EGYPTIAN WRITING
http://www.historylink101.com/lessons/art_history_lessons/egypt_art1.htm
"Welcome to Hieroglyphics! A guide and web directory to
Egyptian hieroglyphic, also called (correctly) hieroglyphs.
Despite the exclamation point, this page is for all ages and
includes academic as well as juvenile links. On this site you
will find essays introducing Egyptian hieroglyphs, essays on
Champollion and the Rosetta stone, dozens of on-line
self-teaching programs, a half-dozen "translators," Hieroglyphic
fonts, software, and so forth. All told, there are over 140
links, with more being added each day."
Sections: Introduction to Hieroglyphics, The Decipherment,
Learning Hieroglyphics, Kids, Web "Translators", Fonts and
Software, Egyptology Links, Miscellaneous, and New Links. Very
Good
HIEROGLYPHS
http://www.discoveringegypt.com/hiromenu.htm
A section for students on hieroglyphs and how we can use
them. Also includes Egyptian mathematics. Includes an activity
where students can print out posters, note paper, bookmarks, etc.
with hieroglyphs. Very Good
KING
TUT AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PHARAOHS – OFFICIAL PHILADELPHIA
EXHIBITION SITE
NEW!
http://www.kingtut.org/home
The official site for the traveling exhibit
now in Philadelphia. It includes a preview of the exhibition and
the story behind it. Sections: Exhibition Preview, Tut Mania:
70’s and Today, The Story of Tut and Exhibition FAQs. Provides a
great deal of information. Very Good
KING
TUT ONE
http://www.kingtutone.com/
Sections: Pharaohs, Pyramids, Queens, Mummies, Clip Art to
use, and Kids. The Kids section has games, puzzles and a coloring
book. Note: The Links section doesn’t work. Very Good
LIBRARY OF THE QUEEN
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Exhibit/6515/
A compilation of hymns, poems, myths, prayers, stories and more
from Ancient Egypt. Very Good
LIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT
http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/exhibits/egypt/index.htm
An online exhibit from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Sections: Orientation, Chronology, Natural World, Daily Life,
Gods & Religion, Funerary Customs and Teacher Resources. Includes
a printable Teacher’s Guide with background information, glossary
and classroom activities. Very Good
LIVING IN ANCIENT EGYPT
http://members.tripod.com/~ancient_egypt/
Colorful site. Check out the Menu for a long list of topics
including: History of Ancient Egypt, Famous Pharaohs,
Mummification, the Dogs of Ancient Egypt, the Book of the Dead,
the Children of Ancient Egypt and much more. Very Good
MARK MILLMORE’S ANCIENT EGYPT
http://www.discoveringegypt.com/index.htm
Sections: Pyramids & Temples, Rebuilding Temples, Kings and
Queens, Hieroglyphs, Glyph eCards, ScreenSavers, Games & Videos
(scroll down for free games such as Senet, Mehen, Hounds &
Jackals, 20-Squares, the Curse of Ra, Winzle Egyptian Puzzles
{make your own Egyptian jigsaw puzzle}). Very Good
MUMMIES OF ANCIENT EGYPT
http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/mummy/
Basic information for students on mummies. Sections: What Are
Mummies?, Who Were the Mummies?, How Are Mummies Made?, and All
About the Afterlife. Very Good
MUMMY
TOMBS
http://www.mummytombs.com/
A "one-stop resource" on mummies around the world. A colorful
site suitable for students. Click on Egyptian Mummies for Egypt.
Sections: Egyptian Dynasties, Pharaoh Mummies, Curse of King
Tut’s Tomb, Animal Mummies, Mummy Methods, and Inside Mummies.
Very Good
NEFERTITI RESURRECTED
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/nefertiti/nefertiti.html
A Discovery Channel site on the discovery of a mummy that could
be the long-lost Nefertiti. Sections: Explore the Evidence, The
Queen, Video Tour and The Tomb Detective. Includes video clips
and a reconstruction of the face of the mummy. Very Good
PER ANKH, HOUSE OF LIFE
http://www.philae.nu/perankh/templepage1.html
"In Ancient Egypt most temples had a so called 'House of Life',
where records of all kinds were kept; mathematics, medicine,
astronomy, geography, law and the interpretations of dreams. This
was also the place where priests and scribes were trained.
These pages are for historical information about Ancient Egypt,
mostly its religion, deities and temple life.
Also featured are articles about women and their life in the
ancient days. Creation Myths, Festivals and Wisdom Texts."
Sections: List of Gods and Goddesses, Egyptian Symbols, Egyptian
Cult Temples, Religion and Thought, Priesthood, The Great
Festivals, Creation Myths, The Wisdom Texts, History of Egyptian
Religion, Women in Ancient Egypt, and Various Assets and Articles
(including two "virtual re-enactments" of temple rituals). Very
Good
PHARAOHS OF THE SUN
http://www.mfa.org/egypt/amarna/ex_hi_ind.html
Highlights of an exhibition of Egyptian artifacts. Includes
Teacher Resources. Sections: Exhibition Highlights, Akhenaten’s
World, Excavations at Amarna, Sift the Evidence, Learning
Resources, and Ask an Archeologist. Very Good
PHARAONIC EGYPT – AN INTRODUCTION TO THE
CULTURE OF ANCIENT EGYPT
http://nefertiti.iwebland.com/index.html
An extensive site on ancient Egypt. Very
Good
THE STORY OF SOHA – A GIRL FROM ANCIENT EGYPT
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/archive/egypt/discover/Soha/Soha.htm
An online book about a girl in Ancient Egypt. Very Good
THE THEBAN MAPPING PROJECT
http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/
"Since its inception in 1978, the Theban Mapping Project (TMP,
now based at the American University in Cairo) has been working
to prepare a comprehensive archaeological database of Thebes.
With its thousands of tombs and temples, Thebes is one of the
world's most important archaeological zones."
Sections: Atlas of the Valley of the Kings, Atlas of the Theban
Necropolis, Articles, Resources and Sites. Very Good
TOUR
THE TOMB OF KING TUT
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/3499/TUTSHOME.HTM
You can click START to start your tour of
the tomb of Tutankhamun or click on the various rooms in the
plan. Each room has a written account from eyewitnesses of what
they found when the tomb was opened as well as photos. Very Good
THE
TREASURES OF TUTANKHAMUN
NEW!
http://www.humanities-interactive.org/ancient/tut/
An online exhibit of the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Scroll down the photos on the left for larger images. Includes an
essay Life on the Nile which includes discussion questions
at the end. It also includes the Senet game, an Egyptian board
game with a Teacher’s Guide to the game. Very Good
VIRTUAL KAHUN – AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN TOWN
http://www.kahun.man.ac.uk/kahuntown.htm
Information and a virtual tour of an town for workers near a
pyramid. Includes photos of the artifacts excavations, a plan of
the town and a virtual tour of the town and its buildings.
Provides a glimpse into the daily life of average Egyptians.
Includes Teacher Notes and Classroom Activities. Very Good
WELCOME TO ANCIENT EGYPT! – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/5356/
A site for students by students on ancient Egypt. Sections:
Mummification; Geography; Gods and Goddesses; Language; Daily
Life, Food, Animals, Clothes; Timeline; Pyramids; Medicine;
Activities; References; Links; and Glossary. The Activities
section includes games and puzzles including Royal Jeopardy. Very
Good
ABSOLUTE EGYPTOLOGY
http://www.nemo.nu/ibisportal/0egyptintro/index.htm
A colorful site for students on Egypt. Sections: Religion
(Pictures of 110 Gods), Dynasty 0 (The Dawn of History),
Dynasties 1-2 (The Early Kings), Dynasties 3-5 (Great Pyramids),
Dynasties 6-11 (Time of Decline), Dynasties 12-14 (Resurrection),
and Dynasties 15-17 (Foreign Rule). Good
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
http://ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/alexandria/
The past and modern history of Egypt’s second largest city and
main port. Sections: History Guide, Visitor’s Guide, Picture
Gallery, Auditorium, Map of Eastern District and Map of Western
District. Good
ANCIENT EGYPT CLIPART
http://classroomclipart.com/cgi-bin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?direct=History/Ancient_Civilizations/Ancient_Egypt
Clipart on ancient Egypt for classroom
use. Includes photos. Good
ANCIENT EGYPT CLIPART
NEW!
http://www.kingtutone.com/clipart/
Links to clipart such as pyramids, people, gods, pharaohs and
more. Includes a selection of bars/dividers. Good
ANCIENT EGYPT CLIPART
NEW!
http://www.phillipmartin.info/clipart/egypt.htm
Colorful clipart, mostly suitable for children’s use. Good
ANCIENT EGYPT – MR. DOWLING
http://www.mrdowling.com/604egypt.html
Basic information for upper elementary students on ancient Egypt.
Includes lessons to download and an Interactive Quiz. Good
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FURNITURE AND WOODWORKING
http://www.geocities.com/gpkillen/index.html
Information on furniture and woodworking in ancient Egypt.
Sections: Egyptian Furniture, Woodworking, Research and News, and
Furniture in Museums. Good
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN LITERATURE
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/7357/egyptlit.htm
Eleven stories from ancient Egypt. For
junior high and above. Good
ANCIENT EGYPT MAGAZINE
http://www.ancientegyptmagazine.com/
The official site for Ancient Egypt magazine includes
online versions of the early issues and articles from the current
issue. Good
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN BELIEFS
http://www.cyberkids.com/cw/ars/le/egypt/egypt1.html
Read the article about Egyptian religious
beliefs and then complete the crossword puzzle. Good
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MATHEMATICS
http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Indexes/Egyptians.html
Egyptian mathematics. Sections: An Overview of Egyptian
Mathematics, Egyptian Papyri, Egyptian Numerals, and a History of
Zero. Good
ANIMAL MUMMIES IN THE CAIRO MUSEUM
http://www.animalmummies.com/
Photos and information on the kinds of animals and other items
that were mummified by the ancient Egyptians. Learn how they
examine, test and preserve the mummies. Good
AT
THE TOMB OF TUTANKHAMEN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/egypt/
A site from the National Geographic from the February 1923 issue
of the magazine about the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen.
Includes Dispatches from their correspondent on the official
opening of the tomb. Also scenes from Mysteries of Egypt, an IMAX
film. Includes photographs that accompanied the article. Note: We
could not get this site to work in Firefox; it worked fine in
Internet Explorer. Good
BLOOD
MARKS OF EGYPT - A ThinkQuest Site
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002255/index.html
Despite the lurid title, this colorful site has basic information
for younger students. There are two games: Mummy Maze and
Translate the Hieroglyphs. There are also sections on the Curse
of King Tut, The Plagues of Egypt, the Pyramids, and a Quiz. Good
BRIEF CHRONOLOGY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
http://kronocide.com/ancient_egypt.shtml
A chart showing the dates (years), period, dynasty, spoken
language, written language and important events of Egyptian
history. Good
CLEOPATRA
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/cleopatra/
An online exhibit on Cleopatra for students. Sections: Cleopatra
Exhibition, Who Was Cleopatra?, Solve the Puzzle, send an
e-Postcard, Cleopatra Image Poll and Inside Egypt. Good
CLEOPATRA VII, THE LAST PHARAOH
http://www.royalty.nu/Africa/Egypt/Cleopatra.html
The story of the life and death of Cleopatra. Aimed toward
students. Includes a good list of books at the end for both
adults and children. Good
CLICKABLE MUMMY
http://www.akhet.co.uk/clikmumm.htm
"Click on different parts of the Mummy to view
interesting facts and information about the mummification
process. The mummy shown here dates from the Roman Period. It has
a distinctive painting inlaid into the head part, and is
intricately bandaged and studded. The feet are molded in gold
painted plaster, which is typical of the period."
Good
COLOR TOUR OF EGYPT
http://www.memphis.edu/egypt/egypt.html
A tour of over a dozen sites from Ancient Egypt. Includes
links to photos and information on Egyptian artifacts and to
other sites. Good
CULTURE FOCUS – PICTURES OF EGYPT
http://www.culturefocus.com/egypt.htm
Pictures of Egypt, the Nile, the pyramids, ancient temples
and more. Good
CYBER MUMMY
http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/VideoTestbed/Projects/Mummy/mummyhome.html
Information on a mummy at the University of Illinois. Includes
movies showing the mummy being x-rayed and CTscanned. Good
CYBERMUSEUM: EGYPT
NEW URL!
http://atlantis-webportfolios.com/ancientadventures/egypt.html
An online "museum" of Egyptian history. Sections: Old Kingdom,
Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, Ptolemaic Period, and Roman Period.
Fairly simple. Good for elementary students. Good
DIGITAL EGYPT FOR UNIVERSITIES
http://www.digitalegypt.ucl.ac.uk//Welcome.html
A college level resource on ancient Egypt. Advanced high school
students should find it useful. Good
THE DOMAIN OF HET HET (HATHOR)
http://www.hethert.org/
"Welcome in peace to the domain of Het-Hert (Hathor),
the Name of Netjer who personifies Beauty, Love, and Motherhood.
She is one of the most beloved Deities of all of Kemet, having
been worshipped since at least the beginning of its recorded
history, and Her temples and shrines, some of which are still
standing today, are among the loveliest in the world..."
Sections include: Pronunciations of Her Name, Symbols and
Manifestations, Gallery of Images, Hymns and Prayers, A Virtual
Temple of Het Het and more. Good
EGYPT: A TRAVELOGUE WITH MANY PICTURES
http://www.aegypten-fotos.de/egypt-photos.htm
An extensive photo tour of Egypt’s many
sites with descriptions. Good photos and descriptions. Good
EGYPT AT NIGHT
http://www.mysteries-in-stone.co.uk/index.htm
Photos of Egyptian sites lit up at night.
Good
EGYPT DURING THE REIGN OF AKHENATON
http://www.lind.org.zw/history/egyptiansite/index.htm
Topics on the reign of Akhenaton. They tell who or what it
is. Good
EGYPT THEME
NEW!
http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/wes/webquests_themes/egypt_theme.html
A page of links to sites about Ancient Egypt. The links are also
on this list. Good
EGYPT
UNEARTHED – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002766/
A site by students for students on ancient Egypt. Sections:
Cleopatra, Maze (game), Tut’s Tomb, Tut’s Curse, Obelisks,
and Egypt. For elementary students. Good
EGYPTIAN KINGS (PHARAOHS), GOVERNORS AND OTHER
RULERS
http://touregypt.net/kings.htm
Information on Egyptian kings (pharaohs) and their reigns. Good
EGYPTIAN NUMERALS
http://scitsc.wlv.ac.uk/university/scit/modules/mm2217/en.htm
A single page explaining the earliest Egyptian hieroglyphic
numbering system. Good
EGYPTIAN ROYAL TOMBS OF THE NEW KINGDOM
http://www.friesian.com/tombs.htm
Information with detailed drawings of several Egyptian tombs.
Good
EGYPTIAN
VIRTUAL MUSEUM
http://www.touregypt.net/museum/
Consists of photos of artifacts from the different time periods.
Sections: Pre-Dynastic, Middle Kingdom, 4th Dynasty,
11th Dynasty, 18th Dynasty, 19th
Dynasty, Tutankhamun Wing, Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
Good
EGYPTOLOGY.COM
http://www.egyptology.com/
Sections: KMT (A Modern Journal of Ancient Egypt), The Tomb of
Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep, Tekenu, Who Are the Muu?, An Egyptian
Gallery of Paintings and Photographs, and WWW Links about Egypt.
Good
EGYPTOLOGY RESOURCES – RESOURCES FOR ANCIENT
EGYPT
http://www.newton.cam.ac.uk/egypt/
A page of links to resources for Egyptology. Includes FAQ,
Museums, Interesting Egypt pages and more. Good
EGYPTVOYAGER
- TUTANKHAMUN
NEW!
http://www.egyptvoyager.com/features_tutankhamun_pg1.htm
A 2-page article about the tomb of Tutankhamun, its treasures and
its discovery. Good
EXPLORING ANCIENT WORLD CULTURES: EGYPT
http://eawc.evansville.edu/egpage.htm
Basic information on ancient Egyptian culture. Sections: The
Papyrus of Ani (The Book of the Dead), The Egyptian Culture
Reflected in Worship, Chronology (broken link), Essays, Images,
Internet Sites and Texts. The Essays, Images, Internet Sites and
Texts pages are extensive. Good
FACES OF THE PHARAOHS – A PORTRAIT GALLERY
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Crete/3102/faces__of__the__pharaohs.htm
Drawings of what the pharaohs would have looked like in life.
"All the portraits downloadable here are reconstructions based
on original monuments and human remains of the most important men
and women of Ancient Egypt."
Not expertly done but could give students an idea of what
they looked like. Good
FROM LUXOR TO ASWAN
NEW URL!
http://www.charlesmiller.co.uk/fla/
An extensive site suitable for students. Run
your mouse over the icons on the home page to see the sections
(not all worked this way but the name of the page showed at the
bottom of the screen). Sections: Architecture, Books, Dynasties,
Gallery, Itineraries, Kings, 3D Art, Links, Map, Royal Regalia,
Temples, Temple Plans, and Travel Tips. Good
FUN FACTS ABOUT EGYPT – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002250/html/homepage.html?tqskip1=1
A site by students for students on ancient Egypt. Sections:
Gods/Goddesses, Reading and Writing, Pyramids, and Mummies.
Includes a Word Search game. Good for elementary students. Good
GET WRAPPED UP IN MUMMIES – A ThinkQuest Site
http://library.thinkquest.org/J003227F/default.htm
A ThinkQuest site for students on Ancient Egypt. Sections
include: Reports on Mummies, Pharaohs & Priests, Egyptian Gods
and Games {including Maze, Word Search, Mummy Wrap, a Quiz and
some bad jokes). Good
GIZA PLATEAU COMPUTER MODEL
http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/DEPT/COMP/GIZ/MODEL/Giza_Model.html
A computer modeling of the Giza plateau showing the pyramids and
other structures in relation to each other. Includes views from
several angles. Note: The structures are not labeled. Good
GUARDIAN’S SPHINX
http://www.guardians.net/egypt/sphinx/
Photos and information on the Great Sphinx of Giza, next to
the Great Pyramids, one of the most recognizable symbols of
Egypt. Good photos and basic information. Good
THE HISTORY OF PLUMBING – EGYPT
http://www.theplumber.com/egypt.html
A brief look at how the ancient Egyptians
bathed and their bathroom facilities. Good
A HOTLIST ON ANCIENT EGYPT
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listancientms5.html
A collection of links to sites about Egypt. Good
HUNT FOR ANCIENT EGYPT
NEW URL!
http://www.slc.k12.ut.us/webweavers/kathyp/huntancienteg2.html
An Internet treasure hunt on ancient Egypt.
Sections: Introduction, The Questions, Resources. Good
IMAGES OF EGYPT
http://homepages.tcp.co.uk/~nicholson/egypt.html
A collection of photos and
drawings of Egypt and its monuments. Includes maps, additional
information and a wallpaper. Good
JOURNEY TO THE RUINS OF ANCIENT EGYPT
http://members.ams.chello.nl/zkosc/index.html
A series of panoramic black and white photographs of the ruins of
ancient Egypt. Includes a long list of temples and monuments.
Good
LIST OF THE PYRAMIDS
http://www.waseda.jp/prj-egypt/sites/pyramids/pindex-E.html
A chart showing each of the known Egyptian pyramids, their type,
dynasty, dimensions, and modern name. Click on the link for the
pyramid to see a photo. Good
A LITTLE EGYPTIAN READING BOOK
NEW!
http://home.prcn.org/sfryer/Egyptian/index.html
Several pages of a "book" created in hieroglyphics. Read the
Introduction to get started. For junior high and up. Good
MAKE YOUR OWN CARTOUCHE – HIEROGLYPHICS
CONVERTER
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/cartouche/cartouche.html
Convert your name into Egyptian hieroglyphics. Good
MIDDLE EAST PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVES
http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/su/mideast/PhotoArchive.html
An online archive of early photos of the Middle East including
several Egyptian sites. Good
MUMMY ONLINE – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/28209/
A student by students for students on mummies. Sections: What is
a Mummy?, Egypt Mummies, Other Mummies (note: this button isn’t
identified), and Ritual. For elementary students. Good
MYSTERIES IN STONE
http://www.mysteries-in-stone.co.uk/index.htm
A page about ancient Egypt suitable for
students. Sections: Legend, Pyramids & the Sphinx, Rituals,
Funerary Practices, and Hieroglyphs. Good
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HISTORY & CULTURE PHOTO
GALLERIES ONLINE
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/siteindex/photogallery/history.html
Scroll down for photo galleries on ancient Egypt. Each
section has several photos and a journal of the trip. Good
THE 1905-1907 BREASTED EXPEDITIONS TO EGYPT AND THE SUDAN: A
PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDY
http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/MUS/PA/EGYPT/BEES/BEES.html
"These 1055 photographs were taken by Professor James Henry
Breasted and his colleagues on two reconnaissance trips to Nubia
during the years 1905-1907."
A collection of black-and-white photos taken during two
expeditions to Egypt and the Sudan in 1905-1907. Check the index
for the locations. Good
OASIS OF THE DEAD
http://www.archaeology.org/9909/etc/oasis.html
An account by Dr. Zahi Hawass (Egypt’s chief archeologist) of
the discovery of a tomb with a cache of mummies in an excellent
state of preservation. Includes photos of the mummies and of Dr.
Hawass. Good
PHARAOH MAATKARE HATSHEPSUT
http://maatkare.com/qhat.html#top
A page about one of the few female
pharaohs, Hatshepsut. Good
PHOTO
GALLERY – TUTANKHAMUN
NEW!
http://www.topfoto.co.uk/gallery/tutankhamun/default.htm
Photos of 50 artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Gives the
photo and a brief caption. Good
PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION THEORY
http://members.aol.com/aditt48670/pyramid.html
One of the better sites (understandable to students) on the
construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the subject of much
speculation. Good
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ART – A THINKQUEST SITE -
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/3708/
A site for elementary students by students in which they get to
explore ancient cultures and discover artifacts. "Calling
all adventurers, treasure-seekers, and raiders. We may not make
you a millionaire, but we do have pictures of all sorts of
riches. We’d like to give you a chance to discover our treasures:
art, culture, and learning.
We’ve taken four cultures and picked out interesting and
important aspects of them. Now we’d like you to re-discover these
cultures by putting the pieces back together. It’s your turn to
become an archeologist, using artifacts and outside knowledge
(which we can also provide) to make new discoveries about
cultures.
Each culture has several artifacts for you to find. They may not
be what you think of as art, necessarily, but they all are
products of people’s creativity, and that’s the essence of art.
Each shows you a different aspect of the culture so that you can
piece together a fairly coherent image of what life was like at
that time in that place."
Click to choose Egypt as your excavation site. Brief info.
Good
THE SACRED TEMPLE ISLAND OF PHILAE
http://www.philae.nu/philae/landing.html
Examines the remote island of Philae, the
site of the worship of Isis for 4000 years. Includes drawings,
photos and plans of the temples. Sections: Philae Island, Philae
History, Temple of Isis, Great Isis, Isis in Myth, and Other.
Good
SPHINX – SCHEMATICS, TUNNELS AND CHAMBERS
http://www.crystalinks.com/sphinxschematics.html
A cross-section showing the numerous tunnels, chambers and
hidden temples under the Sphinx. Gives a really good look at the
maze of structures not visible from the surface and why so much
is still being discovered. Good
STEIN’S TOUR OF EGYPT – PHOTOS
NEW URL!
http://virtualinsectary.com/egypt.html
A collection of photos of Egyptian sites, scenes and animals
(snakes & scorpion). Good
THE STEP PYRAMID COMPLEX OF DJOSER
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/arth/zoser/zoser.html
A clickable map of the Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser, click on
an arrow for a photo of that section. There’s also a list of the
sections. There is no description for the photos. Good
SYDNEY THE CAT EXPLORES ANCIENT EGYPT – A
ThinkQuest Junior Site
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002154/
Sydney the cat learns about Ancient Egypt (told in story form)
and plays Egyptian games. Test Your Knowledge has simple quizzes
about Ancient Egyptian Architecture, Games, Social Pyramid, Gods,
Pyramids, Mummies, Hieroglyphics, and Schooling. Good
THE TEMPLE PALACE OF RAMSES III – A VIRTUAL
TOUR
http://archpropplan.auckland.ac.nz/virtualtour/rameses/
A look at computer renderings of the Temple Palace of Ramses III
at Medinet Habu as it would have looked in 1175 BC. Good
THE THEBAN ROYAL MUMMY PROJECT
http://members.tripod.com/anubis4_2000/mummypages1/enter.htm
A detailed, more scholarly site bringing together information on
royal and non-royal mummies from the Theban cache tombs. Provides
details about the condition of the mummy, photos and more. Could
be of interest for student papers. Good
THEBES PHOTOGRAPHIC PROJECT
http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/TVE_TPP/TVE_TPP.html
A collection of black and white photographs of the temples, tombs
and monuments at Thebes. Click on the Site Menu to see the index
to the different locations. Good
THREE QUEENS OF EGYPT – A STORY
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0109/ws_main.html
A National Geographic kids story about three Egyptian queens:
Cleopatra, Hatshepsut and Nefertiti. Brief but good. Watch the
movie A Trip Down the Nile. Good
TRAVELS WITH MOUSEY
http://members.aol.com/egyptmouse/
An interactive site in which Michael travels with his stuffed
mouse Mousey throughout Egypt. Includes some excellent photos of
different sites. A fun site for students. Sections: Meet Mousey,
Meet Michael, Meet Charley the Cat, Mousey’s Virtual Tours,
Mousey’s Diary, Mousey’s Egypt Links, Timeline of the Pharaohs
and more. (Note: You may have to click the Take Me There! button
more than once._ Good
THE
TRUMPET OF TUTANKHAMUN - SEE THE TRUMPET AT THE EXHIBIT IN
PHILADELPHIA!!
http://www.ancientnile.co.uk/funtrumpet.php
"The Trumpet of Tutankhamun is a freeware educational program
for PC (Microsoft Windows). It contains a truly unique recording
of the original silver trumpet from the tomb of the Ancient
Egyptian boy-king Tutankhamun, who lived in the 14th century
B.C."
Download the program in seconds and hear the trumpet. Good
TUTANKHAMUN:
ANATOMY OF AN EXCAVATION
NEW!
http://www.ashmolean.org/gri/4tut.html
"Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation is ambitious in its scope
but simple in its aims: to make the complete records of Howard
Carter's excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamun available on these
web pages. It is astonishing, but no longer acceptable, that some
eighty years and thousands of articles, hundreds of books, and
dozens of exhibitions after the discovery of the tomb, this most
famous event in the history of Egyptian archaeology has not yet
been fully published. The documentation is presented in its
original form and all, scholars, interested members of the public
and school students, can consult it. We hope that this will help
bring the knowledge and love of ancient Egypt to everybody."
For senior high students or teachers. Good
TUTANKHAMUN:
BENEATH THE MASK
NEW!
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/antenna/tutankhamun/
"Feast your eyes on the face that hasn't been seen for 30
centuries and see how the latest medical science is shedding
light on the man behind the mask."
Get a look at the X-rays of Tut’s mummy. Good
TUTANKHAMUN:
BOY KING
NEW!
http://www.osirisweb.com/egypt/tutpage.htm
A profile of Tutankhamun. Sections: Introduction, Tutankhamun’s
Attendants, The Death of a King, The Discovery of Tutankhamun’s
Tomb, The King’s Burial and The Succession. Each section has
audio (requires RealPlayer). Good
THE UPUAUT PROJECT
http://www.cheops.org/
"This web site contains a complete scientific report about the
investigation of the so-called "air shafts" inside the Great
Pyramid of Cheops, and all related additional information. It
includes a set of 4 extremely detailed CAD drawings, 27
explanatory graphics and 61 original photos."
A very small, camera-equipped robot was built to explore the tiny
airshafts. And they weren't empty! Good
VALLEY OF THE KINGS PROJECT
http://www.valleyofthekings.org/vofk/default.htm
The latest information on the digs going on
in the Valley of the Kings along with preservation efforts.
Reports on digs
from 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2002. Includes dig diaries. Good
VIRTUAL EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
http://www.museum-tours.com/museum/
A "virtual museum" of 19th century lithographs of
colored drawings/paintings of Egyptian sites. Includes 124
lithographs plus 10 19th century photographs. Note:
The Valley of the Kings section doesn’t work. Good
A VISIT TO THE PYRAMIDS AND TEMPLES OF ANCIENT
EGYPT
http://members.cox.net/ancient-sites/egypt/
Photos and descriptions of a visit to Egypt
in 1999. Very good photos and some good descriptions. Good
THE WESTERN DESERT OF EGYPT
http://members.tripod.com/djgilbert/index.html
Photos and descriptions of the little
visited western desert of Egypt. Not so much ancient Egypt but
interesting. Shows the importance of the Nile to the development
of the civilization. Good
WHO’S WHO IN ANCIENT EGYPT
http://touregypt.net/who/
Follow the links to find out about the ancient Egyptians.
"We have all heard of rulers such as Rameses the
Great, but what about the other important people of Egypt.
Throughout the history of this great land, there have always been
people working alongside the rulers to make things happen. We
have compiled an extensive list of these important, but sometimes
forgotten people."
Good
WOMEN AND GENDER IN ANCIENT EGYPT: FROM
PRE-HISTORY TO LATE ANTIQUITY
http://www.umich.edu/~kelseydb/Exhibits/WomenandGender/title.html
"The material presented in Women and Gender in Ancient Egypt
spans nearly four thousand years, from later prehistoric times
through the Muslim conquest of Egypt. Even in a culture that
showed remarkable continuities over long periods of time, there
was obviously considerable change in the roles and status of
women, as well as in gender definitions and relations over such a
long chronological range."
Sections: Introduction, Gender Ambiguity; Gender and
Religion; Engendered Protection; Gender and Power; Gender in the
Text; Gender, Mortality and Demographics; Faces of Gender; Gender
in the Archeological Record; Gender, Fertility, and Sexuality;
Other Genders; and Gender in Archeology. Each section has photos
of artifacts relevant to that section. Good
WOMEN IN ANCIENT EGYPT
NEW!
http://www.egyptvoyager.com/features_womeninancientegypt.htm
An article on women in Ancient Egypt focuses on their clothing,
makeup and body care. Includes male clothing and adornment also.
Note: Use the scroll to the right of the text to view. Small
print. Good
WRITE LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
http://www.upennmuseum.com/hieroglyphsreal.cgi/
A single page. Enter your name and click inscribe and it shows
your name in hieroglyphs. Good
LESSON PLANS &
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
ANCIENT
EGYPT: TEACHER RESOURCE FILE
START HERE!
NEW!
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/egypt.htm
A large collection of links on Ancient Egypt. Sections:
Collections; Ask an Egyptologist; Geography; Timelines; History;
Everyday Life; Mathematics; Pyramids, Temples & Tombs; Religion;
Mummification; Pharaohs; Tutankhamun; Writing, Papyrus; Military;
Antiquities; Archaeology; Museums; Nubia/Kush; Books & Other
Media; Lesson Plans; and For Kids. Excellent
THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES OF EGYPT –
CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!
http://www.worldtrek.org/odyssey/teachers/egyptlessons.html
"This unit is intended to focus on some of those aspects of
Egyptian life and history that are of great significance to
understanding the people of Egypt today and their situation. By
using or adapting the core lessons and activities, your students
will learn about the following:
I. Introduction - History of Egypt a. Dynasties b. Everyday Life
in Ancient Egpyt c. Prince of Egypt
d. Ancient Laws II. Archaelogy a. Mummies b. Rosetta Stone III.
Modern Egypt a. Women in Egypt b. High Dam at Aswan
Students will be encouraged to develop a critical stance toward
information. They will learn to evaluate evidence, consider
sources, and study a variety of differing viewpoints. The goal
for these lessons in the Teacher Zone is for students to develop
an understanding of the culture of Egypt and to develop critical
thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation."
For middle school and up. Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT: A THEMATIC UNIT
http://www.geocities.com/sseagraves/ancientegyptlessonplans.htm
A unit containing lesson plans, webquests, games and online
activities for elementary students. Note: We found a couple of
broken links. Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT: A THINKQUEST SITE – CLASSROOM
ACTIVITIES
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210200/ancient_egypt/egypt.htm
A site by students for students about ancient Egypt.
Sections: Facts, Online Activities, Egyptian Crafts, Recipes, and
Resources. Excellent Activities and Crafts sections. Excellent
Also in Websites section.
ANCIENT EGYPT LESSON PLANS FOR TEACHERS
http://www.dia.org/education/egypt-teachers/index.html
Lesson plans by subject area for teachers of K-8. Art, Language
Arts, Math & Science, Mummies, and Social Studies. Each section
has three lesson plans. Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT – STORIES AND MYTHS – LESSON
PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/06/g35/kingtut.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on Ancient Egyptian stories and
myths. "Students will examine stories and myths about
ancient Egypt through time. First they will learn about the
famous modern Egyptian myth about the "curse of the mummy." Then
they will investigate ancient Egyptian culture and belief
systems, including the influences of geography on the beliefs and
customs of the time. They will then explore myths and stories
from ancient Egypt. Finally, they will read about and discuss the
influences of ancient Egypt and geography on modern Egyptian
culture."
Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT TEACHING THEME
http://teacher.scholastic.com/histmyst/start.asp?Game=45
A wealth of resources for teaching about ancient Egypt. Includes:
Bulletin Board Sets, Resource Materials, Downloads, Sites for
Background Information, Hands-on Activities, Webquests,
Interactive Sites for Students, Worksheets/Printables, Lesson
Plans and Worksheets You Can Customize. Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT THEMATIC UNIT
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/egypt.htm
A collection of activities and lessons using various types of
media focusing on ancient Egypt. Excellent
ANCIENT WORLDS WORKSHOP: EGYPT – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/10/g35/tgancient.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on ancient Egypt. "In
this lesson, students will explore the ancient civilization of
Egypt. They will learn about the geography of Egypt, and read
about daily life in ancient Egypt. Students will conclude by
writing letters describing one aspect of life in ancient Egypt
that they find interesting." Excellent
THE ART OF ANCIENT EGYPT: A WEB RESOURCE –
LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/newegypt/htm/a_index.htm
An online resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY.
Organized around three themes, it includes a Timeline, 40 Objects
from their collection and Resources and Curriculum Connections.
The Resources section includes links, a glossary, lesson plans,
classroom activities and worksheets. The Curriculum Connection
section includes lesson plans (the same ones) and classroom
activities organized into curriculum areas: Art, Language