All About Ancient Egypt - Egyptology for the rest of us

Social Structures of Ancient Egypt - The position of an individual in the social pyramid was determined by birth circumstances and the relationship among social groups were determined by their occupations.

Family Structure in Ancient Egypt - A typical Ancient Egypt family would be similar to what we find in today's Egypt, with the father as husband and head of household responsible for its the economic well-being.

Ancient Egypt and Government - Egypt's greatness could only be made possible by a strong centralized government capable of controlling and placing materials and labor resources at the service of the pharaoh.

Ancient Egypt Utensils - The ancient Egyptian household was fairly self sufficient and fabricated many of their domestic utensils for their own use in cleaning, maintenance, food preparation and storage.

Ancient Animals from Egypt - Ancient Egyptians not only used animals as sources of food and for labor, but also for cult purposes.

Senet: The Game of the Pharaohs - The ancient Egyptian game of Senet is one of the oldest board games known, dating to Predynastic Egypt.

All About the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza

Pyramids: The Apex of Ancient Egypt man made Structures - More than just tombs for pharaohs, they are the beacons of an advanced African civilization with a well defined social system.

The Great Pyramid Building Theories - Since its construction 4,500 years ago, the Great Pyramid of Giza has remained an engineering enigma.

Sphinx Facts - Some interesting Sphinx facts to help you appreciate even more this fabulous Egypt icon.

All About Ancient Egypt Culture

Egyptian Art: Did they really walk like that? - Egyptian art is unique in its approach to visual representation, following a set of canons or strict rules that cover a span of 3500 years.

The Paintings from the Lost Tomb of Nebamun - The Nebamun paintings are among the most famous images of Egyptian art.

Egyptian Writing: Decoding the Past - Most of what we know about Ancient Egypt is thanks to those scholars who were able to decipher the ancient inscriptions.

Ancient Egypt Music - The most concrete source of information about the nature of ancient Egypt music lies in the actual musical instruments and paintings of musicians found in tombs.

All About Ancient Egypt History

From Gold to Dust: Egypt History - Egypt today is an open air museum, with ancient monuments scattered along the Nile north to south, remnants of a once glorious history.

A Tour of Ancient Egypt History - Get acquainted with how the Egyptian civilization unfolded, its principal characters and what each tourist attraction represents in the grand scheme of ancient Egypt history.

The 18th Dynasty: The Glory that was Egypt - Some of the best known pharaohs, Thutmose III, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep III, Akhenaten and Tutankhamen belong to this glorious period in Ancient Egypt history.

All About Ancient Egypt Religion

Living in Maat: the Natural Order - As a concept of truth and order, Maat is a special kind of divinity in the Egyptian pantheon, not worshipped in the same religious fashion as the deities of Egypt.

Life After Death in Egypt: Eternal Bliss - Life had a meaning in ancient Egypt and that was to make it as eternal as possible, since immortality was not guaranteed.

Ancient Egypt Mummies: Wrap it up, I'll take it - Ancient Egypt mummies are the earliest examples of the science of embalming, perfected and practiced by ancient Egypt priests since the first dynasties.

Egyptian Symbols - Egyptian symbols and their associated myths arose from human observation of natural cycles and other natural phenomena.

All About Ancient Egypt Women

Female Rights in Ancient Egypt - Ancient Egyptian women had a unique position in comparison to other ancient societies. They could buy, sell and inherit land, and were not legally refarded as male property.

The Amazing Discovery of the Bust of Nefertiti - One of Egypt's greatest art masterpieces, she is the Helen of Troy of modern times, with two nations disputing her possesion.

Nefertari: Beloved of Mut - Ramses the Great had a total of eight Royal Wives, but no doubt Nefertari was her most beloved. Her royal tomb (QV 66) is the most magnificent in the Valley of the Queens.

Perfume in Ancient Egypt - The act of making perfume was considered an art form in Ancient Egypt. The craftsperson was considered to be an artist and the profession was open to women as well as men.

Ancient Egypt's Beauty Secrets Revealed - The beauty treatments and procedures that many of us are enjoying nowadays are in fact inspired or derived from the practices of the old Egyptian civilization.

All About Egyptology

Egyptomania: Egypt in the Popular Western Culture - When Napoleon set up to conquer Egypt in 1797, a sudden burst of popular interest spread across Europe, and the term Egyptomania was coined.

Fighting the tomb raider - Early archaeology involved the legendary tomb raider and their bosses looting national treasures as a result of imperialist expeditions, principally by European powers.

Howard Carter - The unwavered determination of the Egyptologist and the trust bestowed by his sponsor, Lord Carnarvon, produced the most famous archaeological discovery of all time.

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Ancient Egypt in the News - The most recent news about Ancient Egypt and Egyptology, covering archaeological discoveries, research, restoration, theories, lectures and symposia.