2. General

Ancient Egypt Artifacts and Antiquities

The cornerstone for Egyptian society was laid around 3100 BC with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under the rule of a single King. This king, known as Pharaoh, was the central figure of the Egyptian state which built pyramids during the Old Kingdom, mainly in the 3rd Dynasty, starting at Saqqara (c. 2650 BC). The most notable of these was ...

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The Ancient Egypt Site

Explore more than 3.000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, monuments, language and more. History starting with the end of prehistory at around 3.000 BC to the closing of the last Egyptian temple in 535/537 A.D. A time-line helps you navigate through history and discover the formidable Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt....

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Theban Mapping Project - Valley of the Kings

Wadi Biban al Molouk, Wadi al Moluk. See the Valley of the Kings in Virtual Reality....

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Middle Egyptian - Great site for info Hieroglyphs

Middle Egyptian - Great Site for Info on Hieroglyphs Middle Egyptian is the written language of ancient Egypt and is primarily known for its use in hieroglyphic writing. Hieroglyphs are the characters used in this script, representing objects and ideas through pictorial symbols. Studying Middle Egyptian can be a fascinating journey into the rich ...

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The Sphinx Temple

The Great Sphinx is, like many other monuments in Egypt, a complex rather than simply a single colossal statue. At the Sphinx on the Giza Plateau near Cairo, there are actually two Sphinx temples....

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Neferchichi's Egyptian Graphics

Shop for your favorite Egyptomaniac (even if that's you) in our Gift Shop Bazaar! You'll find lots of cool books, toys, posters, videos & DVDs, games, clocks, mouse pads, tote bags, and lots of other Egyptian-inspired merchandise. Here's a small sample of our wares......

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Guardian's Sphinx

The Sphinx of Giza is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Even with all of the pictures that we see of the Sphinx, nothing can really prepare you for the time that you finally see the Sphinx with your own eyes. Here's a look at the Sphinx that will give you a hint of what you can expect to see if you visit Egy...

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The Construction of the Pyramids

Ever wonder how the pyramids were built? We have put together some general information on their construction....

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Historical Astrology In Egypt

Find out how Egypt provided the basis for modern Astrology....

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Egypt (Flag)

Corbis Images [Modern Egypt] [Images]...

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