Around 5000 years ago the ancient Egyptians established an extraordinary and enduring civilisation. Enter their world.
Egyptians
Overview
Ancient Egypt and the Modern World
There has long been a fascination in Britain with the world of ancient Egypt - what is it about this mysterious civilisation that so catches the imagination?
- 'Ancient' Messageboard - Join the community on the 'Ancient' messageboard
Pyramids and Monuments
Pyramid Challenge
As an Egyptian vizier, or chief minister, you must undertake the most important project of your career - to build the king's tomb
- Development of Pyramids Gallery by Dr Joyce Tyldesley
- Egyptian Top Ten Gallery by Michael Wood
- A Short History of Pyramidology by Kevin Jackson
- Building the Great Pyramid by Dr Ian Shaw
- The Great Pyramid: Gateway to Eternity by Dr Aidan Dodson
Mummification
Mummies Around the World
Mummification is indelibly associated with ancient Egypt, but many cultures have made use of the technique.
- Mummy Maker - Prepare the body of Ramose, officer to the king, for burial
Gods and Beliefs
Sacred Animals of Ancient Egypt Gallery
Animals played an important part in the ancient Egyptian belief system, with sacred creatures and even pets being preserved for eternity.
- Ancient Egyptian Gods Gallery by Barbara Waterson
- The 'Death in Sakkara' Gallery by Dr Joann Fletcher
- Ancient Egyptian Magic by Dr Geraldine Pinch
Pharaohs and Dynasties
Treasures of Tutankhamun Gallery
Tutankhamun's tomb is one of the world's most spectacular archaeological finds, despite the young king's relatively obscure life. What makes him so special?
- Twelve Great Dynasties of Egypt Gallery by Dr Aidan Dodson
- Akhenaten and the Amarna Period by Dr Kate Spence
- Egypt: The End of a Civilisation by Dr Aidan Dodson
- Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis: a royal feud? by Dr Joyce Tyldesley
- Primary Sources of the Old Kingdom by Jaromir Malek
- Ramesses the Great by John Ray
- The End of the Amarna Period by Dr Marc Gabolde
- The Fall of the Egyptian Old Kingdom by Professor Fekri Hassan
Daily Life
Voices from Ancient Egypt Gallery
The letters and inscriptions shown in this gallery offer a unique insight into the world of ancient Egypt, from the biography of a daring explorer to the letters of an angry farmer.
- Health Hazards and Cures in Ancient Egypt by Joyce M Filer
- From Warrior Women to Female Pharaohs: Careers for Women in Ancient Egypt by Dr Joann Fletcher
- The Private Lives of the Pyramid-builders by Dr Joyce Tyldesley
- The Story of the Nile by John Baines
Hieroglyphs
The Decipherment of Hieroglyphs
Discover how The Rosetta Stone unravelled the secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs.
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