Lesson Plan

Hieroglyphic Cartouche Pendants

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In ancient Egypt, mummified bodies were embellished with elaborate cartouches housing the name of the deceased. Elementary artists can read all about Egyptian burial practices then create a cartouche of their own using clay and real Egyptian hieroglyphs. A list of suggested readings is located at the bottom of the page.

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