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History.com: Ancient Egypt
For almost 30 centuries -- from its unification around 3100 B.C. to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. -- ancient Egypt was the preeminent civilization in the Mediterranean world. From the great pyramids of the Old Kingdom...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Egyptian Harps
A harp is a stringed instrument of triangular form. The sculptures and ruins of the Egyptians and Syrians give evidence that it was a favorite instrument among them.
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Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt, an Introduction
Get acquainted with Ancient Egypt through this overview that summarizes key characteristics of Ancient Egypt. A concise explanation of the dynasties, geography, and pharaohs are included. Research further using the bibliography and...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: An Audience With Nefertiti
Nefertiti was one of the most powerful and influential women in Ancient Egypt. Her bust, on display in the Neue Museum on Berlin's Museum Island, is completely unique-no other Ancient Egyptian stone bust like it is known.
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Khan Academy: Tutankhamun's Tomb (Innermost Coffin and Death Mask)
Tutankhamun's nearly intact tomb held a wealth of objects that give us unique insights into this period of ancient Egyptian history. Read about the discovery of his tomb and view pictures of the contents in this article.
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Khan Academy: Art History: Rosetta Stone
Audio slideshow discussing Rosetta Stone, 196 BC. [3:56] Includes links to additional information.
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Egyptian Temple Plan
A side-by-side comparison of the design principles embodied in ancient Egyptian versus ancient Greek temples, with additional facts and illustrations about the function and evolution of temples in ancient Egypt. Includes short...
Smart History
Smarthistory: The Great Pyramids of Giza
Art history and culture resource teaches with text, maps and interactive photographs about The Great Pyramid of Giza. With links to additional resources.
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Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt
The British Museum discusses the history surrounding its art pieces from Ancient Egypt.
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Sculptures of Ancient Egypt
There are links at the bottom of the page that list the Giza Sphinx, Luxor, Karnak and Memphis Sphinx' and The Great Sphinx. Nice images and short histories.
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Khan Academy: The Tomb Chapel of Nebamun
The British Museum contains 11 fragments of wall painting, some of the most famous images of Egyptian art. The fragments come from the now lost tomb-chapel of Nebamun, an ancient Egyptian scribe or, "scribe and grain accountant in the...
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Khan Academy: A Bottle and a Toy: Objects From Daily Life
The wall paintings from Nebamun's tomb-chapel show an idealized vision of daily ancient Egyptian life. Much less is known about the lives of the majority of society. The study of human remains in poor cemeteries is often the only way of...
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Egyptian Activities for Children
You'll find art projects, coloring pages, and a hieroglyphics activity on this creative site. Also provides links to more information, as well as several book suggestions.
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Khan Academy: Materials and Techniques
Ancient Egyptians used a wide variety of techniques to make their unparalleled artwork. Stone, paint, wood, metal, relief sculpture, and pigments are described with pictures. A question/answer section from the community is also included.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Egyptian Music
This illustration shows harps, pipe, and flute, from an ancient tomb near the Pyramids.
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Khan Academy: Palette of King Narmer
The Palette of King Narmer is so precious it is never allowed to leave the country. This source brings it into your classroom in the form of vibrant pictures and descriptions. The different theories about what the pictures on the palette...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Lesson 5: Architectural Marvels
Investigate the structure, function and art of the pyramids, temples and obelisks of ancient Egypt. Design and create a model of a pyramid, temple or obelisk.
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Egypt Art: Mythology Gallery Directory
This site is a personal site that chronicles Egyptian gods and goddesses, myths, battles, and legends which are discussed here in text that is easily understood. There is also a section on The Book of the Dead, a Glossary of Egyptian...
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Alien Travel Guide: Egyptian Chanting and Dancing
This site from the Alien Travel Guide provides information on the different customs of Egyptian Theatre. There is also a hieroglyphic of Egyptians dancing. Set up as a slide show, user may also click through a variety of other theatre...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the River Nile in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was founded in 1400 BC. Known in the Egyptian language as ipet resyt, or "the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pylon at the Palace at Luxor
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the River Nile in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was founded in 1400 BC. The temple properly begins with the 24 meter (79 ft) high...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: The Rosetta Stone
A fragment of an Ancient Egyptian text, which provided the key to the modern understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Celebrities of Ancient Egypt
Ten notable ancient Egyptian rulers, including Ramses III, Seti I, Gemahlin Amenophis III, Ptolemaeus Euergetes II, Nefertari, Arsinoe II Philadelphus, Aethopian, Cleopatra II, and Mutemua XVII.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Luxor Temple
An Ancient Egyptian temple complex founded in 1400 B.C.E.
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