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INTERACTIVE MAP OF ANCIENT EGYPT: It's a good idea to situate yourself before tackling any topic on Ancient Egypt. This interactive map lets you zoom in on any of the major regions: Lower Egypt, the Valley of the Kings, and Upper Egypt, to see detailed geography and locations of major cities. Use the 2nd link above for a map of the Nile River, and the regions and countries surrounding it. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: |
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THE NILE RIVER: It's the longest river in the world, and Ancient Egypt - and many modern countries - owe their livelihood to it. Learn the basics about the Nile River before moving on, getting an overview with the first link above, and understanding how it contributed to the development of civilization. Read more about the Nile in the 2nd link above, and navigate through the list in the upper right hand corner to more thoroughly understand the influences of this important river. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: |
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TIMELINE OF ANCIENT EGYPT: We might make the mistake of thinking that all Ancient Egyptian civilization conformed to one uniform culture. Not so. From the Late Predynastic Period up through the Middle Kingdom, and on to the Greco-Roman Period ending around 395 A.D., find an excellent overview of the evolving landscape of Ancient Egyptian history with this timeline from the BBC. THE HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT: Explore the history of Ancient Egypt, starting with an overview and timeline. Journey on to the Early Dynastic Period, taking a look at the evolution of writing. Proceed from there to the various different periods, examining the arts and crafts of each dynasty, and the reigns and emphases of the succession of pharaohs - great resource! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: |
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4. EVERYDAY LIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT: Wigs, hairpieces, eye makeup, oils, perfumes... these were all part of daily culture in Ancient Egypt. What about occupations? For instance, there was a demand for both glass and papyrus, and this demand required manpower and technology. And how were sanitation issues handled? What was used for farming tools? What was it like to grow up in these cultures? What games were played? Find an extensive resource of daily life in Ancient Egypt from the Minnesota State University. (Please note that outside links contained on these pages should be checked prior to allowing student access. You may wish to make printouts of the material should the current off-site links prove problematic at any time.) FOOD AND DRINK: What can we gather about Ancient Egyptian food? Figs, cucumbers, geese... and wine, beer, and water were standard fare in this ancient culture. Find out how we know these food items were associated with the Ancient Egyptians, and learn more about their diets here. EGYPTIAN CLOTHING: Aside from elaborate headdresses, the Ancient Egyptians seemed to dress rather simply by today's standards. Learn about the job of making clothing, who wore what, the fabrics used, and footwear. VOICES FROM ANCIENT EGYPT: What was it like to live in Ancient Egypt? The situation would be quite different if you were a princess, or a farmer. Explore these "voices" from the past, with translated scripts and gleanings from archaeology. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: |
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CRACK THE CODE: How difficult is it to translate some hieroglyphics? Read the introduction to Egyptian picture writing, and then follow the path to crack the code yourself. THE WRITE STUFF: Imagine picture puzzles when you look at Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, thinking of the symbols representing the society and culture of this civilization, and you might begin to see how the writing forms a representation of sounds and concepts. Learn about demotic versus hieratic script, and pictograms versus ideograms. EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHICS: Try this resource for a simplified version of hieroglyphics that students can experiment with, translating English words and sentences into hieroglyphs. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: PYRAMIDS: NOVA Online offers an extensive journey into the pyramids of Ancient Egypt, exploring their rich history, who built them, how old they are, and their excavations. Take an online tour right into a pyramid, travel along descending passages to royal chambers, and experience the inner pyramids virtually, without any fear of claustrophobia! BUILDING THE GREAT PYRAMID: They're still a mystery, and much debate still surrounds the science and building of these most marvelous of ancient structures, the Egyptian pyramids. This site from the BBC takes students through reconstructions of moving huge blocks of stone, quarrying, cutting, aligning, and raising the blocks. GALLERY OF THE PYRAMIDS: Take a look at how pyramids developed over time in Ancient Egypt, from pit graves in desert sands to step pyramids, the Bent Pyramid, and the Great Pyramid. THE PYRAMID CHALLENGE: This online game challenges students to choose a site for a pyramid in Ancient Egypt, and undertake its design and building in an interactive format. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: |
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MUMMIFICATION: Mummification was a learned process - the earliest Ancient Egyptian cultures simply buried their dead under the hot desert sand. Explore here how the process of mummification developed, with "How to Make a Mummy" in the 2nd link above. When you have read all about mummies, you can use the 3rd link above for a challenge game from the British Museum. INTERACTIVE MUMMY: Click on each section of this clickable mummy to learn more about the processes used in mummification, for each region of the body. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: |
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_______________________________________________________________________ *Pharaohs, the gods, and King Tut to come in Part II ! |
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