Ancient Egypt

Sunrise at Valley of Kings

Egypt, Deir Al-Bahri, Hatshepsut Temple, (Tony Stone Images)...

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Ancient Egypt Glossary of Terms

Over Egypt's past, many terms from many origins have come into use. In order to understand the Egyptian past, we have included a glossary of terms....

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Statue of Ramses II at entry

Egypt, Luxor Temple, lit at night. (Tony Stone Images)...

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Temple of Hatshep sut

Egypt, Necropolis of Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, (Tony Stone Images)...

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Karnak Temple, ram sphinxes by temple walls,

Egypt, Luxor, sunset (Tony Stone Images)...

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History of Egypt

The information on Egyptian history is taken from a number of sources, including Sir Alan Gardiner's Egypt of the Pharaohs. Many sources are used so as to reflect a wide variety of theories and ideas about Egypt's history, particularly its early days. Note: This is one of the nices and most informative sites I have seen for historical reference on ...

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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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Dendra Necropolis Columns

Egypt, Dendera, Outer Hypostyle Hall, man looking up at columns. The Dendra necropolis is a well preserved complex of a temple, Early Dynastic tombs and underground passages.The main Temple of Hathor is almost intact. In the Outer Hypostyle Hall Hathor`s head forms the top of all 24 columns. (Tony Stone Images)...

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Temple of Hatshepsut (Scenic Background)

Necropolis of Thebes, Deir El-Bahri, (Tony Stone Images)...

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Monuments in Egypt

We have documented many of the ancient monuments of Egypt, including not only the pharaonic monuments but those of Islam and early Christianity. Note: Lots of images with brief descriptions....

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