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Exploring Ancient World Cultures - Egypt
Annotated index of Internet resources, maintained by Anthony F. Beavers, University of Evansville.
http://eawc.evansville.edu/www/egpage.htm
Egypt
Information and images on the afterlife, coffins, and mummy masks.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptafterlife....
King Tutankhamun
Brief summary.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/pye/kingtut.ht...
Egypt - History
From Egypt State Information Service; nine essays on the major eras in Egyptian history, plus links to information on Egypt's Land & People, Culture & Arts, Economy, Politics, Society, Tourism, and Women.
http://www.sis.gov.eg/En/History/
Ancient Egypt Research Associates
The mission and people, projects, specialties, artifacts, and resources.
http://www.aeraweb.org/
Nekhen, Greek Hierakonpolis
Description and history of this early urban center from 4000 B.C. has many links to key names, places, and related topics; a Tour Egypt Feature Story by Marie Parsons.
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/hi...
Ptolemaic Coins and Hoards
Presents methods of attribution of Ptolemaic coins and applies these to determine the dates of coins in the "Coinex Hoard" (180-170 BCE).
http://www.ptolemaic.net/
Body Structure and Conception of Man in Ancient Egyptian Art
Articles on medicine and body structure in art.
http://www.ancient-egypt.de/
The Experience of Ancient Egypt
Rosalie David provides an engaging portrait of what we know about ancient Egypt today, examining issues of religion, beliefs and practices surrounding death, everyday life, and literature, 2000.
http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=103322...
Ancient Egyptian Texts
Searchable versions of classical books.
http://nefertiti.iwebland.com/texts/
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
Daily Egyptian life outlined through geography and agriculture, religion, military, ethnozoology, and economic concerns.
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egy...
Ancient Egypt and Egyptians
Read articles about the Egyptian civilization, gods, poetry, and hieroglyphics. Includes related multimedia and clip art.
http://www.ancientnile.co.uk/
The Akhet-Aten Home Page
Information resource on the Amarna Period.
http://www.katherinestange.com/egypt/
The Pharaohs Network
Brief outline of ancient Egyptian history.
http://www.thepharaohs.net/ancient/
David Lorton
This Egyptologist supplies a list of works and the full text of papers dealing with aspects of the ancient culture.
http://www.geocities.com/athens/academy/13...
Terri's World of Egyptology
A list of dynasties and rulers, queen list and an introduction to some well-known pharaohs, including a mummification process, hieroglyphics translator, and love songs.
http://www.angelfire.com/la/egyptology/
Ancient Egypt
The British Museum gives information on Egyptian life, gods and goddesses, mummification, rulers, pyramids, temples, time, trade, and writing, as well as games to play online.
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/
Canadian Museum of Civilization - Mysteries of Egypt
Online exhibition shows highlights Egyptian architecture, culture, daily life. Take a virtual tour of the tomb of Tutankhamen, timeline and bibliography.
http://www.civilization.ca/civil/egypt/egy...
Education and Writing
The development of hieroglyphics, including a hieroglyphic phonetic alphabet.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egypteducation....
Ancient Egyptian Temples
A concise description of the houses of worship, including images, diagrams, and maps.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptemples.htm...
Ancient Egypt
Read about the pyramids, pharaohs, mummies, religion and art.
http://kiaoranz.tripod.com/ancientegypt/
A Time Line of Ancient Egyptian History
Separate timelines for Egyptian history, writing, mummification, and pyramid building.
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/time/explore...
Who's Who in Ancient Egypt
Michael Rice brings to life a wide and colorful variety of intriguing personalities, 1999.
http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=102896...
Archaeological Discoveries in Egypt
Newly discovered revelations.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptnews.html
Abzu Museum Index
Index of museums relating to the Ancient Near East and Ancient Egypt.
http://www.etana.org/abzu/
Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities
Society that proposes a deeper study of the ancient Egyptian civilization in the antiquity world.
http://sseamontrealvip.homestead.com/angla...
Ancient Egypt - The Eternal Voice
Provides information on the Predynastic Period, funerary practices, including the Ba-bird, mummies, the heart scarab, and other subjects.
http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/permex/egypt/...
Early Dynastic Egypt
Francesco Raffaele presents an illustrated history of the second and third dynasties, king by king, with references. Also corpora of First Dynasty labels and Early Dynastic inscriptions, and articles.
http://xoomer.alice.it/francescoraf/
Eternal Egypt
This online multimedia project, produced by IBM and the Egyptian Government, presents 5,000 years of Egyptian history and culture using a database of three-dimensional high resolution images of artifacts, two-dimensional images, panoramic views, and reconstructed lost or damaged sites; in English, French, and Arabic.
http://www.eternalegypt.org
Ralph Vaughan's Ancient Egypt Resource
Insightful essays about specific aspects of Ancient Egypt, such as history, myth, geography and society.
http://ralphv.www3.50megs.com/egypt/
Social Systems
In depth clarification of the classes.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptsocialsyst...
Anthony's Egyptology and Archaeology
Multimedia resource site: links, tourist information, forum, and timeline.
http://www.osirisweb.com/egypt/
Egyptian Gods Index
A listing with informational links and images.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptgodsindex....
Priests and Priestesses
Duties and functions of those within the religious organization.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptpriests.ht...
Lost Egypt
Essay on "Photography and the Early Documentation of Egyptian Monuments" and 30 photographic images of the Nile Valley at the turn of the 20th century; from the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago.
http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/DEPT/PUB/CATALOG...
Virtual Egypt - Table of Events
A list of various important rulers and events.
http://www.virtual-egypt.com/newhtml/table...
Internet Ancient History Sourcebook - Egypt
Collection of online material
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asb...
Theban Mapping Project
Archaeologists in Egypt's Valley of the Kings have been posting their discoveries on the web nearly as soon as they are made. Over 100 rooms have been discovered already.
http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/
Virtual Egypt: The Daily Papyrus
Learn about pyramids, hieroglyphics, and mummies, through articles, photos and multimedia. Presented in the style of an ancient newspaper.
http://www.virtual-egypt.com/
Giants of Egyptology - Jean François Champollion
An illustrated biography of the Frenchman who pioneered decipherment of the previously unreadable ancient scripts of Egypt.
http://www.egyptology.com/kmt/winter95_96/...
From Luxor to Aswan
Resource on temples and monuments between Aswan and Luxor. Also has information on pharaohs and travel tips.
http://www.charlesmiller.co.uk/fla/
Egyptology Resources
Internet resources, including mailing lists, news and gossip, contact information for institutes and individuals, journals and links from Nigel Strudwick.
http://www.newton.cam.ac.uk/egypt/
The Pyramid Builders of Ancient Egypt - A Modern Investigation of Pharaoh's Workforce
A complete text by A. R.David, 1996.
http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=103063...
Valley of the Queens
A sketch of the burial site for the women and children of royalty, accommodated with images and known listing of tombs.
http://www.crystalinks.com/valleyqueens.ht...
Mark Millmore's Ancient Egypt
Information on pyramids and temples, including computer-generated reconstructions, list of dynasties and rulers with details of a selection of the more famous, and an introduction to hieroglyphs.
http://www.eyelid.co.uk/
Ancient Egypt Online
A general guide, topics include pharaohs, queens, gods, hieroglyphics, daily life and mummification.
http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/
Pyramids: The Inside Story
NOVA Online tours the Great Pyramid in QuickTime VR, explains how the pyramids were constructed and by whom. Also covers a 1997 excavation of the bakery that fed the pyramid builders.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/
Ankh
The origins and where found with images.
http://www.crystalinks.com/ankh.html
Ancient Egyptian Art
Information on various pieces of art with images.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptart.html
Egypt - Land of Eternity
Land, history, kings, tombs, animal cults and temples.
http://members.tripod.com/~ib205/
The EAWC Image Index
Art gallery located at museums..
http://eawc.evansville.edu/pictures/egpage...
The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser
Clickable plan.
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/arth/zoser/zoser...
Digital Egypt for Universities
This "learning and teaching resource for higher education" contains information on all aspects of Egyptian history, society, and culture from 4000 BC to the present; from University College London.
http://www.petrie.ucl.ac.uk/digital_egypt/...
The House of Ptolemy
Annotated listings of resources for the Ptolemaic, Roman and Byzantine rulers of Egypt and their world, from 331-30 B.C.E.
http://www.houseofptolemy.org/
Beauty and Fashion in Ancient Egypt
Article about beauty and women.
http://www.beautyworlds.com/egypt.htm
Hierakonpolis Online
Explores the role of Hierakonpolis, a large urban center along the Nile River in Upper Egypt, in the transition from prehistory to history and in the rise of early Egyptian civilization.
http://www.hierakonpolis.org/
Reeder's Egypt
Dedicated to examining aspects of the art, archaeology, religion, and history.
http://www.egyptology.com/reeder/
Yahoo Groups - Amun
Moderated forum is intended specifically for the sharing of historical knowledge of ancient Egypt.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Amun/
Ancient Egypt
Includes pictures, facts, and theories about the Egyptian civilization that lasted for over 4000 years.
http://bellsouthpwp.net/k/e/ken5sar/
The Bibliography of Ancient Egypt
Categorized listing of books, cd-roms, videos, cds and audiobooks with much information, including ISBNs, publisher and reviews.
http://www.ptahhotep.com/
Digital Egypt for Universities
Supports learning across different disciplines and provides an index of topics, maps, and a timeline.
http://www.digitalegypt.ucl.ac.uk/
History Timeline of Ancient Egypt
Periods, dynasties, and significant people associated with those timeframes.
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egy...
History - Ancient Egypt
Links to resources for all eras and kingdoms.
http://vlib.iue.it/history/chronological/a...
Ancient Egypt by History Link 101
Links to sites of art, biographies, daily life, maps, pictures and research on Ancient Egypt.
http://www.historylink101.com/ancient_egyp...
Ancient Egyptian History
Read about the periods, kingdoms and kings of ancient Egypt.
http://www.aldokkan.com/egypt/egypt.htm
Egypt
A social pyramid.
http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/EGYPT/peop...
Who's Who of Egypt
Biographies of important people.
http://touregypt.net/who/
Suite101: Ancient Egypt
Articles, discussions, and links on Egyptology. Suggested best five web sites on Egyptian archaeology and history.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/ancien...
Egyptology Online
Resource covering hieroglyphics, culture, religion, history and sites.
http://egyptologyonline.com
The Various Possible Methods of Pyramid Construction
Simple explanation with images.
http://touregypt.net/construction/construc...
Temples of Ancient Egypt
A summation of the state of current knowledge about ancient Egyptian temples and the rituals associated with their use by Dieter Arnold, Lanny Bell, Ragnhild Bjerre Finnestad, Gerhard Haeny, Byron E. Shafer, 1997.
http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=103684...
Museo Gregoriano Egiziano
Images with informational content.
http://www.christusrex.org/www1/vaticano/E...
The History of Plumbing - Egypt
Article describing plumbing.
http://www.theplumber.com/egypt.html
Dogs and Jackals
Ancient game with rules.
http://www.gamecabinet.com/history/DogsAnd...
Amata's Egypt Page
Has information on mummification, religion, Egyptian gods.
http://www.geocities.com/miss_gothica_bizz...
Bahariya - Valley of the Golden Mummies
The story of a large archaeological discover of 2001 with photographs.
http://www.crystalinks.com/bahariya.html
Guardian's Egypt
Andrew Bayuk's gateway to resources, including ancient history and culture, music, mythology, panoramic views, museums and exhibits, and an interviews with Dr. Zahi Hawass.
http://www.guardians.net/
The Ancient Egyptian Virtual Temple
Computer-rendered walkthrough of the interior of an imaginary ancient Egyptian temple, designed by Christina Paul. Bibliography.
http://www.netins.net/showcase/ankh/
The Status of Women in Ancient Egyptian Society
Discussion of the status of women throughout ancient Egyptian history.
http://www.library.cornell.edu/colldev/mid...
Cleopatra VII
Biography of the last pharaoh.
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Shores...
Drinking Along the Nile
Essay which looks at the history of wine and beer.
http://www.moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issu...
Evan and Orla's Egyptian Research Page
Paragraph-long summaries of politics, education, leisure, religion, and other aspects of ancient Egypt.
http://www.members.shaw.ca/snefru/egypt.ht...
EgyptSites
Descriptions and photographs of the ancient Egyptian monuments by Sue Bayfield, a regular visitor to Egypt.
http://www.egyptsites.co.uk/
Egyptian Dream Scrying
The process of an initiation ceremony.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptdreamscryi...
The Evolution of the Pyramid
A brief essay with images and bibliography.
http://library.thinkquest.org/10098/egypt2...
Egyptian Dynasties
A chronological listing with their names and links.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptdynasties....
Bir Umm Fawakhir
Insights into ancient gold mining community in the central Eastern Desert of Egypt.
http://www.tms.org/pubs/journals/JOM/9703/...
Rising Water Table Threatens Egypt's Monuments
Examines the problem of rising water tables in the Nile Delta and throughout Egypt, its effects on Egypt's monuments, and some solutions; by Chad Cohen, National Geographic.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/20...
Ancient Egyptian Culture
An extensive and authoritative exhibit in the Minnesota State University-Mankato E-Museum containing images and text describing Daily Life, Art, Architecture, the Military, Religion, and other topics.
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egy...
Ancient Egyptian Symbols
Listing of characters and their meanings.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptsymbols.ht...
Hyksos
A history of the nomadic horde from Asia who appeared in the eastern Nile Delta.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyksos
Rosetta Stone
The history of the artifact with images and a map.
http://www.crystalinks.com/rosetta.html
Egypt Pyramid Index
A listing with informational links, images, and maps.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptpyrindex.h...
Ancient Egyptian Alchemy and Science
The discussion of advanced scientific technologies, including images.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptscience.ht...
Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology - Stoneworking Technology in Ancient Egypt
Denys A. Stocks examines the archaeological and pictorial evidence for masonry, 2003.
http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=107986...
Pharaonic Egypt
A list of dynasties, a concise history, mythology and various aspects of daily life, including a glossary and bibliography.
http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/
Herodotus Book 2
Herodotus's account of Egyptian life after the invasion by the Persians.
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/GreekScience/...
Djed
Associated with Osiris with an explanation of the many uses and meanings.
http://www.crystalinks.com/djed.html
Medicine in Ancient Egypt
Papyrus documents, and diseases, parasites, and deformities with references.
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancmed/egypt.HTM
Alexandrian Scholarship
Research on the Library of Alexandria, including map, history, operations, and organization.
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/GreekScience/...
Everyday Life and Fun in Ancient Egypt
Pictures and descriptions of pastimes, dance, games, and sports.
http://kravcev9.tripod.com/arch3/
Akhet Egyptology
Resources about the people and their culture, including a clickable mummy and original photography.
http://www.akhet.co.uk/
Caroline Seawright's Egyptology Column
Has articles on deities, hieroglyphs and general areas.
http://www.thekeep.org/~kunoichi/kunoichi/...
Pharaonic Egypt: An Introduction to its History and Culture
Contains several extensive essays on various topics from the first unification to Graeco-Roman period -- Cultural Chronology, Dynasties, History, Mythology, and Life in Ancient Egypt, among others; also includes a Glossary, Bibliography, and list of Ancient Egyptian Texts and Papyri; by Andre Dollinger.
http://nefertiti.iwebland.com/index.html
Egyptian Creation Myths
Atum and Khepri, the great creators.
http://members.aol.com/egyptart/crea.html
Egyptian Theben Desert
Photographic Exhibit of Western Theben Desert, large format Black and White Photographs at The Chicago Cultural Center by Yarko Kobylecky
http://www.museumphotography.com/
Music and Dance
Information on the infusion of music and dance into the civilization.
http://showcase.netins.net/web/ankh/music....
Egypt: A Journey Back in Time
Explores the history of Egypt, its rulers, the pyramids, mummified bodies, and mythology.
http://www.worldbook.com/wc/popup?path=fea...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This museum in New York has large collections of ancient art, including Greek, Roman and Near Eastern. Online descriptions and highlights of the collections, current exhibitions and visitor information.
http://www.metmuseum.org/
Jennifer Hale's Egyptology Page
Learn about the dynasties, monuments, religion, and culture of the ancient Egyptian era . Features articles, maps, photos of the author's collection of replicas, a bibliography, and links to recent archaeological discoveries.
http://www.geocities.com/egyptology84/home...
Death in Ancient Egypt
Information on funerary customs, shabtis, mummies, tombs, offerings, Egyptian personality, and the soul
http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/DEPT/RA/ABZU/DEA...
The Rosetta Stone
The key that unlocked the mysteries of Egyptian hieroglyphics with an image of artifact.
http://www.rosetta.com/RosettaStone.html
Ancient Egypt Online
Resource featuring information on gods, monuments, hieroglyphs and kings.
http://www.ancientegyptonline.co.uk/
Life in Ancient Egypt
Detailed older account of domestic life, religion, magic, medicine, and commerce by Adolf Erman, 1894.
http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=809530...
Gateway To Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian history, including the various dynasties and their pharaohs, religious and funerary beliefs, gods, temples, tombs and photos.
http://gtae.users.btopenworld.com/
Women in Ancient Egypt
A narrative on the feminine gender's legal and economic rights.
http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptianwomen.h...
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