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Aldokkan: Ancient Egyptian Mathematics
This site presents a brief history of ancient Egyptian mathematics.
Discovering Egypt
Mark Millmore's Ancient Egypt
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.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Alphabet
Reference material on the history of the alphabet beginning with a system of representation of sounds as in Egyptian hieroglyphs and then cuneiform. Illustrations and links to related content.
Discovering Egypt
Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Mathematics
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Cuneiform and the Invention of Writing
Article discussing early forms of writing in the Ancient Near East. Includes links to additional information.
California State University
Egyptian Cartouche Lesson Plan
Introduce elementary learners to ancient Egyptian art through this fun clay lesson. Students study hieroglyphics and make cartouches with their names inscribed.
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Bradshaw Foundation: Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Sixteen Egyptian gods and goddesses are listed, accompanied by pictures and explanations of their roles.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: An Overview of Egyptian Mathematics
This site presents a detailed overview of Egyptian mathematics, focusing on the arithmetical methods which they devised to work with their numerals.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Scroll Paintings (Lesson Plan)
Students apply knowledge about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and work collaboratively with classmates creating scroll paintings in this lesson. The Book of the Dead is referred to in teaching students about Ancient Egypt and...
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The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: The Mystery of the Rosetta Stone
A nicely written history of the finding and the decoding of the Rosetta Stone.