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Theban Mapping Project: Anatomy of a Ancient Egyptian Tomb

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed analysis of the various architectural elements found in ancient Egyptian tombs located in the "Valley of the Kings."
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Ancient Egyptian Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting overview of the economy of ancient Egypt. It covers everything from sources of wealth, taxation, and the benefits of the economic system. Hyperlinks to other articles on this site.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides a detailed explanation of Egyptian mythology and culture.
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Andre Dollinger

Ancient Egypt: Music and Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site begins with a detailed description of music in Ancient Egypt. Scroll down the page to find information on ancient Egyptian dancing. Although little is known about the subject, this site provides a good amount of insight. The...
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Chungara (Arica): Surgical Procedures During Ancient Egyptian Mummification

For Students 9th - 10th
How did mummification work? Brier and Wade attempt to use primary sources to replicate the mummification process on a human cadaver. Read about how they went about it and whether they were successful.
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Aldokkan: Ancient Egyptian Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief history of ancient Egyptian mathematics.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Ancient Egyptian Overseas Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive article that details the trading partners of Egyptians and the goods that were exchanged by them. Includes a map of trading routes as well.
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Women in the Ancient World: Women in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion on women in ancient Egypt includes the topics of clothing, economy, pregnancy, royal women and the concept of marriage in ancient Egypt.
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Discovering Egypt

Mark Millmore's Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a captivating tour through Egypt's past. Visit the ancient temples, the kings and queens of the past. Learn about the hieroglyphic form of communication. Additional links for extended information temples and hieroglyphs.
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Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt: The Foundation Ceremony for Ancient Egyptian Religious Buildings

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are going to spend all that time and money building a temple, you want things to go right. That's where the foundation ceremonies came into play. The ceremonies had a strict set of rites to be followed to bring good luck to the...
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Farming at Karanis

For Students 9th - 10th
Primarily pictures, but some commentary about food production in ancient Egypt. Particularly interesting is the pigeon pot for housing pigeons.
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Google

Google Maps: Pyramids of Giza

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the last standing wonder of the ancient world in this 360-degree tour.
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Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Mathematics

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief explanation of the numbering system of the ancient Egyptians, with great drawings and sample problems. Use this resource to introduce yourself to the symbols ancient Egyptians used in mathematics. There are some activities to...
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BBC

Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Fall of the Egyptian Old Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice article giving reasons for the fall of the Old Kingdom. Among the reasons discussed are: weakness of centralized government, climatic changes and more. Archived.
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Able Media

The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Technical but fascinating Classics Technology Center site gives evidence from papyri, art, and burial remains about the medical abilities and advancements of ancient Egypt. Includes reports of polio and tuberculosis.
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Andre Dollinger

Ancient Egypt: Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Details many medical innovations practiced by ancient Egyptians. Includes information on the art of the healers, as well as how common diseases and illnesses were treated.
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Andre Dollinger

Pharaonic Egypt: Agriculture in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the inventions and innovations of the Ancient Egyptian farmers. This detailed article, which discusses irrigation and the Nile flooding, planting, and harvesting includes links to related articles and...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Journey to the Afterlife

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In groups of four, have students design an Egyptian funerary barge to transport the mummy through the underworld to the afterlife. The design of the boat is extremely critical in order for the mummy to have a chance to reach and enter...
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Pharonic Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures of artifacts showing the importance of food and food offerings in Egyptian tombs. Provision for the afterlife was paramount.
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Storage and Cooking

For Students 9th - 10th
Pottery used for food storage and transportation of liquids offers insight into Egyptian daily life. See pictures of many different styles of pottery.
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BBC

Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Ramesses the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Rameses the Great, it gives information on his major achievements and whether he deserves the title of "Great" or not. Archived.
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California State University

Egyptian Cartouche Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Introduce elementary young scholars to ancient Egyptian art through this fun clay lesson. Students study hieroglyphics and make cartouches with their names inscribed.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: An Overview of Egyptian Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a detailed overview of Egyptian mathematics, focusing on the arithmetical methods which they devised to work with their numerals.
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Eternal Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy the sheer beauty of this site. Eternal Egypt will intrigue students with the interactivity offered on subjects such as artifacts, places, culture, and people of ancient Egypt. This site is like a well-done textbook come to life....

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