Pathfinders - Ancient Egypt
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Government and
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| Hatshepsut
– The Queen Who Would Be King |
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Read
the history of this famous female pharaoh, view her
temple, read poetry written in her honor, and after viewing her cartouche, make your own! |
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Pharaoh – Ramses II |
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Read
about Ramses II and explore a wall relief depicting some of
his greatest achievements.
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Egyptian
Social Classes |
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Compare
a day on the life of a nobleman with a day in the life of a
farmer. Learn more about the different classes in ancient
Egyptian society. |
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General
History |
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| Egyptian
Geography |
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Explore
the different parts of the landscape of ancient Egypt. |
Origins of Ancient Egypt
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Where
did civilization in Egypt begin? Who were Egypt’s first
kings? A good introductory page to the history of Ancient
Egypt.
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| Tour
of Egypt |
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Take
a color tour of Egypt including sites and descriptions of
places like Abu Simbel, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, The West Bank,
etc.
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| Tour
Egypt Through Maps and Photos |
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Cruise
the Nile, climb around the Valley of the Kings, or see some
treasures in the Cairo Museum. |
| Ancient
Egypt – The Site that has it all! |
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Take a
cyber journey to many Egyptian archeological sites, learn
about the pyramids, kings and queens, hieroglyphics,
mummies, cool digs, sites and monuments, art and music,
museums and exhibits, mythology and religion, and a
complete list of Egyptian resources.
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| Ancient
Egypt |
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Includes
the History of Ancient Egypt from the Early Dynastic
Period to the Greek-Roman Period, the Language, a listing
of kings, maps and history of Saqqara (the archeological
site), and a complete list of links to other sites
on Ancient Egypt.
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| Chronology
of Ancient Egypt |
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This site has detailed
descriptions about all of the time periods. A complete
timeline. |
| Tomb
of the Chihuahua Pharaohs |
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A great site for kids
to learn about mummies and hieroglyphics, find Egyptian graphics, send an Egyptian postcard, play
Egyptian madlibs or an online version of mancala. |
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Daily Life |
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| Egyptian
Religion |
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An
introduction to Egyptian religion including deities,
funerary customs, rituals, ceremonies and the
Egyptians’ conception of the origin of the world.
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| Gods
and Goddesses |
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catalogue of the most important gods and goddesses. |
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Creep inside a 3-D
temple and learn about the function of temples in regards
to Egyptian religious ceremonies. |
| Mummies
of Ancient Egypt |
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What are mummies? How
were they made? Who were these mummies? What is the world
like in the afterlife? |
| Mummification |
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| Learn about how
mummies were created and examine a mummy and its coffin. |
| Animal
Mummies |
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Egyptians often buried their favorite pets. Learn how they
were mummified and see examples of animal mummies.
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| Mummies
of the World |
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| Compare the mummies of
Ancient Egypt to those found across the globe. |
| Pyramids
– Design & Construction |
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Visit
the stone pyramid of Saqqara and the Step Pyramid.
Including photos, diagrams, and descriptions of size, use,
and other architectural details.
Links to a cyber journey around the Giza Plateau
– home to the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, the
Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx.
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| Pyramids
– The Inside Story |
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| History of Giza, age of the pyramids, builders of pyramids, the meaning
of the hieroglyphics, and excavation details.
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| Photos
of the Pyramids |
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| Egyptian
Social Life
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Read
all about professions, houses of the rich and poor,
clothing, cosmetics, and jewelry, food, drink, and leisure
activities, as well as women’s roles. |
| Egyptian
Medicine |
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was the ancient Egyptian cure for burns? For indigestion?
What was the prescription for a healthy life? Find these
answers and more here. |
| Egyptian
Military |
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| Individuals
of interest, weapons, soldiers, and fortresses. |
| Egyptian
Trades |
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| Was
life difficult for an Egyptian craftsman? What were the
tools of their trade? Check out some Egyptian
workshops. |
| Ancient
Egyptian Recipes |
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Cook up some Egyptian fare including fig cakes, candy,
bread, and soup. |
| Women
in Ancient Egyptian Society |
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A text-only summary of women’s roles in Ancient Egypt. |
| Egyptian
Costumes |
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Clothing worn by the men and women of Ancient Egypt. |
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