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Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

To understand the everyday life of ancient Egyptians, archaeologists draw on many sources. The most valuable sources include tomb paintings, reliefs, and the objects included in tombs that the Egyptians used in their daily life. [Carnegie Museum of Natural History]...

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Gods and Religion

The ancient Egyptians interpreted every occurrence in terms of the relationship between natural and supernatural forces. Those phenomena that figured prominently in their lives included the annual cycle of the Nile River`s flood, the enormous size and unchanging harshness of the surrounding desert, and the daily cycle of the sun`s appearance in the...

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Egyptian Artifacts Exhibit

Exploring the ancient world through Egyptian artifacts is a fascinating journey back in time. The Egyptian Artifacts Exhibit offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of this majestic civilization. As you walk through the exhibit, you are greeted by intricate hieroglyphics, statues of powerful pharaohs, and exquisite jewelry worn by ancie...

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Mummies of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt is famous for its mummies, which are preserved bodies that have been mummified through a complex process. The practice of mummification was a crucial part of Egyptian burial rituals as they believed in the afterlife and wanted to ensure the deceased had everything they needed in the next world. The process of mummification involved r...

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Life in Ancient Egypt - Funerary Customs

Much of our knowledge about ancient Egyptian culture comes from archaeological evidence uncovered in tombs. Objects, inscriptions, and paintings from tombs have led Egyptologists to conclude that what appeared to be a preoccupation with death was in actuality an overwhelming desire to secure and perpetuate in the afterlife the "good life" enjoyed o...

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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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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

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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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