2. General

Theban Mapping Project

The largest Egyptological website on the internet, offering complete coverage of the Valley of the Kings in images, text and maps. Produced by the Theban Mapping Project and directed by Kent Weeks....

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Luxor Museum

The museum in Luxor, although not on the scale of it's illustrious Cairo predecessor does house a large collection of tremendously significant objects. These include statues from the famous Cachette found buried in Luxor temple as well as a small selection of items from the tomb of Tutankhamun....

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The Valley of The Kings

The Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, Egypt, is a renowned archaeological site that served as a burial ground for pharaohs and powerful nobles during the New Kingdom period (around 1539-1075 BC). This ancient necropolis is home to over 60 tombs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun, the boy king whose ...

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Ancient Egypt for Kids - Daily Life

The ancient Egyptians were fascinating people, and thanks to the movies, are often misunderstood. The ancient Egyptians were not in love with death, but with life! They enjoyed their life to the fullest. They worked very hard, but saved time to enjoy family, friends, music, parties, swimming, fishing, hunting, sailing, and especially their children...

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Main Map of Ancient Egypt

Click on the map to go to that region....

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Egyptian Chronology: Dynasties

Egyptian Chronology: Dynasties 1-5 Ancient Egypt was called the land of Khem. It was originally divided into Upper (Southern) and Lower (Northern) Egypt. There are various theories as to how Egypt became united - approximately 3000 BC....

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Pyramids: The Inside Story

Pyramids have fascinated people for centuries, and their construction remains a mystery that continues to intrigue archaeologists and historians alike. These ancient structures, found in various parts of the world, particularly in Egypt, have captured the imagination of many due to their sheer size, complexity, and the skill required to build them....

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The Nile Delta near Alexandria

NASA image: This view from the southeast overlooks the green expanse of the Nile delta, with the Suez Canal and portions of the Red Sea in the background....

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Gize Pyramid Links

A selection of links to Egyptology & Pyramid related websites....

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The History of Plumbing - Ancient Egypt

Plumbing has been an essential part of human civilization for thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, some of the earliest known examples of plumbing systems were developed to provide clean water and remove waste. The ancient Egyptians were pioneers in plumbing technology. They constructed intricate irrigation systems to harness the power of the Nil...

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