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Egyptian Antiquities Information
General Information on Historical Egypt
History of
Egypt
This may very well be the best historical
reference on Egyptian Pharaonic history anywhere.
Glossary
of Egypt 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.
Links
to Other Egyptian History Related Web Sites
We have carefully compiled a list of
other web sites related to Egyptian history and historical Egyptian
issues.
Places in Historical and Modern Egypt
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.
The
Nile
Find out more about the Nile River, where it comes from and its importance
to ancient and modern Egypt.
The Construction of the Egyptian Pyramids
Ever wonder how the Egypt pyramids were built? We have put together some general information on
their construction.
The Valley of the Golden Mummies in Egypt
Check out one of the latest discoveries in Egypt, and a very large find
at that, in Bahariya Oasis.
Alexandria,
Egypt's Submerged Monuments
Within the last few years, more and more relics are being discovered in
Egypt's Alexandria's harbor. Take a look at some of the discoveries.
Sakkara
(Saqqara), Egypt - A Special Edition
Learn More about Sakkara, one of
the primary Pharaonic
concentrations in Egypt.
Fertility
Shrines of Egypt
A look at monuments in Egypt that have a reputation for special fertility
powers.
The
Gates of Ancient Cairo, Egypt
A few of the beautiful ancient gates in Cairo, Egypt receive considerable
attention, but there are many more that deserve some attention.
Rulers and People of Historical Egypt
Rulers of
Ancient Egypt
The kings and pharaohs of ancient Egypt were a
charismatic lot, and were responsible for shaping civilization as we know it.
Who's
Who of Egypt
We have all heard of rulers such as Rameses the
Great, but what about the other important people of Egypt?
Queens
of Egypt Part I and Part
II
This is part one of a comprehensive three part series on Queens of Ancient
Egypt.
Nefertari
and the Tomb
of Nefertari
Information about this queen of Ramses II, her tomb and work to restore her
tomb in Egypt.
The Culture of Historical Egypt
Life
in Ancient Egypt
Inside the temples, childhood
and kids, immortality and art, stockbreeding and the hunt,
administrators and managers, education and learning, marriage and the
standing of women, dress, adornments and body care, health and doctors,
farming and glass making are all covered in this giant section.
Common
Homes and Palaces
in Ancient Egypt
Find out about the common homes of ordinary Egyptians, as well as those
of the Royalty.
All
About Nubia, Its People, History & Traditions
Find out more about the ancient
land of Kush just south of Egypt, and the modern Nubian culture of Egypt.
Sports
in Ancient Egypt
What sort of sports did the
ancient Egyptians play. Find the answers here.
Fashion
in Ancient Egypt
Find out about fashion in Ancient Egypt. What did people where
through the many centuries of Pharaonic Egypt.
Wine in Ancient Egypt
and Ancient
Egyptian Alcohol
Egypt was one of the first to invent, and drink wine (among other
spirits). Discover ancient Egyptian wine making. Also, find out
more about Egyptian alcohol, including beer.
Women
in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian women were more
free then their counterparts in other lands. Read about their
acceptance and the natural order of their universe.
Textiles
of Ancient Egypt
Handmade textile fabric dates back
to thousands of years in Egypt. Click here to see some examples.
Virtual
Egypt Museum
We have created a virtual museum where you can take a tour of important Egyptian relics
around the world.
Egyptian Writing
Learning
Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Take a tutorial on ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs written by Caroline
Seawright
A
Simple Hieroglphics Converter
Convert your name and other words to
Egyptian Hieroglphics
The
Discovery of Writing
Learn about the evolution of
writing in Ancient Egypt.
Calligraphy
in Old Egypt
Discover the beautiful art of
calligraphy in old Egypt
Ancient
Egyptian Scribe & Ancient
Words: Scribes of Egypt Revisited
Find out all about the Scribes
of Ancient Egypt
Religious & Mythology of Historical
Egypt
New
Egypt Mythology Section - Old
Egyptian Mythology Section
The ancient Egyptian religion was much more to the
world than most people realize.
Mummification
in Egypt
Funerary beliefs connected with Egyptian mummification.
Ancient
Egyptian Concept of the Soul
Find out just how different the Ancient Egyptians beliefs surrounding the
soul are from modern concepts.
The Egyptian
Book of the Dead
We have a complete Egyptian Book of the Dead on line. Check it out.
A History of
Christianity in Egypt
Learn how Egypt proved to be
fertile ground for the young religion.
Knowledge in Historical Egypt
The
Science and Chemistry of Ancient Egypt
Find out just how much the ancient
Egyptians knew about science and chemistry.
Medication
and Doctors
and More
Medical info in Ancient Egypt
The ancient Egyptians used many drugs and medications to fight sickness,
often perceived as a struggle between good and evil. Doctors were an
early profession of this civilization.
Historical Astrology In Egypt
Find out how Egypt provided the basis for modern
Astrology.
The
Ancient Egyptian Calendar
Egypt had one of the worlds oldest, and most accurate calendars.
Find out how they did it.
Miscellaneous
The
Cat in Ancient Egypt
They were not only popular pets in
ancient Egypt, but rose to the stature of gods. Here is how the Egyptians
invented the house cat.
Law
and Administration in Ancient Egypt
Find out all about Egypt's ancient and not so ancient
systems of law and administration.
The
Ecological Context of Ancient Egyptian Predynastic Settlements
Egypt was not always arid. Let's take a look at how this effected
the settlements on the Nile Delta.
The
Horus Military Route in Egypt
Find out more about the Great
Horus Military Route in Egypt depicted in the battle relief of King Seti I, with
new discoveries.
Notes
from Champollion
Notes from the man who
deciphered the Rosetta Stone, and bought us the meaning of Egyptian
Hieroglyphics.
Pharaonic
Egypt in Sketches
View a few of the paintings artists have been creating for hundreds of
years of pharaonic Egypt.
Recommended Books
and Videos
Our List with links to purchase Books and Videos about Ancient Egypt
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