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Siri Bezdicek
The first site today is called Akhet
Egyptology . This is a well done site; it offers much
information on a range of topics such as "Mummy Masks, Art of
the Afterlife, Mythology, and Tombs and Temples." There is
also a section titled "The Clickable Mummy" which is
very cute. You can click on different parts of the mummy and get
the relevant information. Akhet Egyptology has a nice background
on its opening page and the print is easy to read. There aren’t
many graphics or pictures, but as the reader may know- I am not a
fan of clutter. This site is relatively simple and straightforward
in it’s design.
Pictures galore! Gavin’s
Egyptomania has a wealth of pictures and information to go
with them. This site is very easy to navigate. There is an index
on the left that stays with you as you travel through the site.
And while the site is mainly pictures it is done well and is not
cluttered. I do feel the need to warn you about one thing; the
background colors are not my favorite. They are bright yellow and
lime green. The print is very easy to read with these particular
colors, but my eyes initially have difficulty adjusting to these
bright colors; however, once they do adjust, the site is worth the
visit.
M-amar (Islam Home Page www.islambadr.cjb.net)
offers information not only on Ancient Egypt but Modern Egypt as
well. There is also a section called Egypt Today which gives the
viewer the weather in Egypt as well as news headlines.
Additionally, M-amar offers information on the Islamic religion, a
page for kids, and a music section among others. In addition it
offers links to poetry and news pages. This site also has a menu
that stays with you for easy and fast navigation. The graphics are
good without being distracting and the print is easy to read.
Last but not least is Anthony’s
Egyptology . This site has an attractive, simple background
with large, easy to read print; though I think there are a few too
many graphics on the main page. Anthony’s Egyptology offers
information such as "Index of Ancient Egyptian Gods",
and "Time Line of the Pharaohs" as well as pages on
pyramids, papyrus, and Tutankhamun. The site also offers many
links to other informative sites. There is a menu that is on every
page which makes navigation in this large site easy. As mentioned,
this is a large site- so plan some time to enjoy it and be sure to
check out the National Geographic Presentation.
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