All About Ancient Egypt
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All About Ancient Egypt
This fully illustrated and detailed guide covers the most important topics concerning this interesting period of Egyptian history. Pharaohs, pyramids, religion, lots of pictures and even an Ancient Egypt Map (scroll down to the end of this page to find the map).
And, of course, all information is based on reliable sources.
Ancient Egyptian History
Ancient Egypt and the Nile River
The Nile River enabled the creation of a civilization and later the unification of upper and lower Egypt.
The Old & Middle Kingdoms
The age of the Pyramids. This period represent an important single phase in Egyptian political and cultural development
The New Kingdom
Ancient Egypt reached the peak of its power, wealth, and territory during the New Kingdom.
Architecture in The New Kingdom
Much of the ancient Egyptian architecture remains. Pyramids, rock tombs and temples.
The Late Period
Ancient Egyptian culture comes under pressure from major civilizations of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
The Ptolemaic Period
Alexander the Great conquers ancient Egypt and Greek culture becomes dominant in Alexandria.
Egypt under Rome & Byzantium
With the establishment of Roman rule by Emperor Augustus in 30 B.C., more than six centuries of Roman and Byzantine control began.
Woman's Role In Ancient Egypt
The woman in ancient Egypt enjoyed legal and economical equality with men.
Timeline
Get an overview of the different periods and dynasties.
Ancient Egypt Pictures
Ancient Egypt Pictures
Our Ancient Egypt Pictures say more than words. Explore ancient Egypt from your computer.
Pictures of Egyptian Pharaohs
These Pictures of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs were taken in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Another must see attraction in Egypt.
Pyramid Pictures
More Pictures. Enjoy these pictures of the pyramids.
Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs
Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
The pharaohs of ancient Egypt ruled the most spectacular civilization in the world, spanning an astonishing period of more than 3,000 years.
The Egytian Sun God
Monotheism in Egypt... The cult of the Egyptian Sun God was established by Pharaoh Akhenaten.
Pharaoh Ramsees II
Probably the best known pharaoh today. Besides being a campaign commander Ramsees II was also an active entrepreneur.
Cleopatra of Egypt
The story of Queen Cleopatra of Egypt's life as the classic female fatale has become legendary.
The History of the Pharaohs
All good things must end. Read about the decline of the Egyptian pharaohs.
Ancient Egyptian Religion
Religion in Ancient Egypt
The mythology of ancient Egypt is adventurous, to say the least. Have a look.
Gods & Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses were represented as animals or humans, or half of each.
Mummification and Mummies
The Mummification process was essential for an expected life after death.
The Underworld
The dead hoped to enter the Realm of Osiris, a beautiful place that looked like Egypt. First, though, he had to go through the underworld...
The Afterlife
After death, the person who kept together all elements of the personality became a transfigured being or "akh", an enlightened spirit.
The Legend of Osiris
One myth seems to have struck a profound chord in the ancient Egyptians, that of the Egyptian God Osiris.
The Symbols of Ancient Egypt
Symbols and concrete pictures were a couple of the means used by the Egyptians to understand and describe their universe.
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Some hieroglyphs were considered extremely sacred and only those in the highest reaches of society were taught to read and write.
The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt and the Pyramids
Built as tombs for kings and sometimes queens, these world-famous monuments were designed as part of funerary complexes.
The Giza Pyramids
The Pyramids of Giza - The Seventh Wonder of the Ancient World. Here are the pyramid facts...
Bizarre Pyramid Theories
Much have been said about the Pyramids of Egypt. Here we present some of these strange theories.
The History of Ancient Egypt's Pyramids
To understand the origin of the ancient Egyptian pyramids one must go back to the very beginning.
Ancient Egypt Map
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