LIFE
IN ANCIENT EGYPT
ANCIENT
EGYPT
The British Museum has one of the best collections
of ancient Egyptian artifacts and this is their web site that teaches about
ancient Egyptian life. There many links from the main page that lead to
stories, activities, and general information on trades, mummification,
the pyramids, and daily life.
ETERNAL EGYPT
For the past three years, the Egyptian Center for Documentation of Cultural and Natural Heritage (CultNat) and IBM have been working to bring the awe-inspiring experience of Egypt to the world through a project known as the Eternal Egypt. This is an amazing, interactive, multimedia experience of Egyptian cultural artifacts, places and history.
ANCIENT EGYPT CULTURE EXHIBIT
From the eMuseum at Minnesota State this page has an menu that makes it easy to find information on topics.
ANCIENT EGYPT
Well organized web site on Egypt with many links from the Royal Ontario Museum. Includes links to information about mummification, daily life, classes of society, religion, the arts and more.
COLOR TOUR OF EGYPT
Easy to use site that allows you to explore some of the interesting ancient places found in the Nile Valley.
DAILY
LIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT
This is part of an emuseum created by the University
of Minnesota that includes great information about occupations, crafts,
and, trades in ancient Egypt.
EXPLORE THE PYRAMIDS
This site from NOVA Online tells the story of the building of the pyramids.
SCALE MODEL OF THE GREAT PYRAMID
Build your own model and experience the perfect proportion of the Great Pyramid.
MYSTERIES
OF EGYPT: TRADES AND CRAFTS
This is part of a bigger site from the Canadian Museum
that includes a comprehensive look at the ancient Egyptians. This
page gives a good summary of many of the crafts for which the Egyptians
are famous. Go to the bottom of the page and click on the main menu or
daily life to explore further.
NEFERCHICHI'S TOMB
This fun site hosted by tiny dogs in Egyptian costume provides information about ancient Egypt.
ADMINISTRATORS
AND MANAGERS: THE ROLE OF THE SCRIBE
Brief article about the key role of the scribe
in many areas of Egyptian life.
GLASS
MAKING IN ANCIENT EGYPT
Discusses the technique of making glass objects with
examples.
MUMMIES OF ANCIENT EGYPT
Fun and easy page from University of Michigan; see glossary and timeline.
ENCYCLOPEDIA SMITHSONIAN: EGYPTIAN MUMMIES
Brief article about mummification in ancient egypt.
CLICKABLE MUMMY
Interactive web site that teaches about the mummification process.
VIRTUAL MUMMY
Interactive animation explains parts of a sarcophagus.
THE MUMMY PAGE
Personal page that shares much information about mummies and ancient Egypt.
Revised 8/08
