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Bluffton University: Thebes, Egypt: Colossi of Memnon
Beautiful photographs of the Colossi of Memnon and other statues near the Colossi. Brief commentary accompanies each photo. Hyperlinks to photos of other Egyptian monuments.
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Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Akenhaten
This brief biography of Akenhaten (Akhenaten) from PBS tells of his militant enforcement of monotheism in Egypt and the results of that.
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Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Amenhotep Iii
From PBS' extensive website on Egypt's New Kingdom, this account of Pharaoh Amenhotep III tells of his rule and temple-building. Be sure to click on "Amarna Letters" for more information.
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Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Tiy
Read about the powerful Queen Tiy, wife of Amenhotep III and mother of Akenhaten. Her role as a strong leader was extraordinary in Egyptian times. Be sure to watch the video too. Requires RealPlayer.
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Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Virtual Gallery
Explore this PBS Virtual Gallery of Egyptian art and architecture of the New Kingdom. Just click on the gallery, then click on the picture to get more information.