Egypt - Introduction Independent Study
Information on plagues, the ruling families, including the Ptolemies, table of Egyptian gods, information on the perennial favorites, mummies, sphinxes, and hieroglyphics, especially for independent study, autodidacts, and homeschoolers.
EGYPT: A-F | G-M | N-R | S-Z
EGYPT: A-F | G-M | N-R | S-Z
Table of Egyptian gods
Egyptian gods and goddesses listed by name with their major functions or identities.
Egyptian gods and goddesses listed by name with their major functions or identities.
Ptolemy
Mini-bio of Alexander's general who ruled Egypt as the first in a dynasty.
Mini-bio of Alexander's general who ruled Egypt as the first in a dynasty.
The Ptolemies
The ruling family of Egypt started by Alexander the Great's general, Ptolemy. The last Ptolemy was Cleopatra.
The ruling family of Egypt started by Alexander the Great's general, Ptolemy. The last Ptolemy was Cleopatra.
Hounds and Jackals
Also called Dogs and Jackals, this is an ancient Egyptian board game.
Also called Dogs and Jackals, this is an ancient Egyptian board game.
Plagues
The ten plagues from the Book of Exodus.
The ten plagues from the Book of Exodus.
Ancient Egypt for Kids
Pictures and descriptions of: Life in Ancient Egypt, The Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, Hieroglyphics, King Tutankhamun, The Afterlife, Valley of the Kings, and Pharaohs.
Pictures and descriptions of: Life in Ancient Egypt, The Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, Hieroglyphics, King Tutankhamun, The Afterlife, Valley of the Kings, and Pharaohs.
Clickable Mummy
Click on the body part of interest (head, chest, limbs) to find out what was done with it after death. Includes extraction of the brain through the nose.
Click on the body part of interest (head, chest, limbs) to find out what was done with it after death. Includes extraction of the brain through the nose.
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
Topics on this page by the Donns are Introduction, Interesting Trivia, Egyptian Tall Tales, My Life in Ancient Egypt, Deep in the Tombs of Egypt, and Daily Life in Ancient Egypt, plus lesson plans.
Topics on this page by the Donns are Introduction, Interesting Trivia, Egyptian Tall Tales, My Life in Ancient Egypt, Deep in the Tombs of Egypt, and Daily Life in Ancient Egypt, plus lesson plans.
Egypt: Daily Life
Site on daily life in Ancient Egypt covers the following topics: family life, marriage, food, housing and furniture, government, entertainment, jewelry, clothing, and hair.
Site on daily life in Ancient Egypt covers the following topics: family life, marriage, food, housing and furniture, government, entertainment, jewelry, clothing, and hair.
Faces of the Pharaohs
Marianne Luban's lovely sketches of the faces of Hatshepsut, Ramses III, Tutankhamun, Ramses IV, Thutmosis IV, Seti I, Amenhotep II, Cleopatra and more.
Marianne Luban's lovely sketches of the faces of Hatshepsut, Ramses III, Tutankhamun, Ramses IV, Thutmosis IV, Seti I, Amenhotep II, Cleopatra and more.
Great Pyramid at Giza.
Interesting factoids and speculation about the most studied building in the World.
Interesting factoids and speculation about the most studied building in the World.
Newton's Apple: Mummies
Teacher's guide to mummification. Include apple mummification project.
Teacher's guide to mummification. Include apple mummification project.
Rediscover Ancient Egypt
General site including map, student FAQs, and monthly bulletins. Many topics.
General site including map, student FAQs, and monthly bulletins. Many topics.