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Ancient Egypt Camel 92863
Dromedary camel standing before the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
Photograph by Richard Nowitz
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Ancient Egypt Pyramids, Giza 92865
The Pyramids of Giza were built for the Fourth Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The largest pyramid was for Pharaoh Khufu (or Cheops), it required over two-million limestone blocks. The smaller pyramids were for the queens of Pharaoh Menkaure (or Mycerinus).
Photography by Richard Nowitz
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Ancient Egypt Tomb Art 515529
This mural is from the tomb of Horemheb, who was the last pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty. The sarcophagus mural depicts pharaoh Horemheb meeting Osiris in order to take his trip to the underworld.
Photography by Kenneth Garrett
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Ancient Egypt Great Sphinx 584593
Profile of the Great Sphinx at Giza.
Photography by W. Robert Moore
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Ancient Egypt Ramses II 606075
The colossi (larger than life statues) of Ramses II at the entrance to the temple complex, Abu Simbel.
Photography by A. Gaddis and G. Seif
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Ancient Egypt Pyramid Scene 606598
The three Pyramids of Giza are reflected in a pool of water.
Photography by Jules Gervais Courtellemont
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Ancient Egypt
Egypt was a vast kingdom of the ancient world. It was unified around 3100 B.C.E. and lasted as a leading economic and cultural influence throughout North Africa and parts of the Levant until it was conquered by the Macedonians in 332 B.C.E. Today Egyptologists, archaeologists who focus on this ancient civilization, have learned a great deal about the rulers, artifacts, and customs of ancient Egypt. Use these resources to teach your students about the ancient Egyptians.
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Ancient Egypt 101
The ancient Egyptian civilization, famous for its pyramids, pharaohs, mummies, and tombs, flourished for thousands of years. But what was its lasting impact? Watch the video below to learn how ancient Egypt contributed to modern-day society with its many cultural developments, particularly in language and mathematics.
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Ancient Egypt
Egypt was a vast kingdom of the ancient world. It was unified around 3100 B.C.E. and lasted as a leading economic and cultural influence throughout North Africa and parts of the Levant until it was conquered by the Macedonians in 332 B.C.E. Today Egyptologists, archaeologists who focus on this ancient civilization, have learned a great deal about the rulers, artifacts, and customs of ancient Egypt. Use these resources to teach your students about the ancient Egyptians.
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Ancient Egypt 101
The ancient Egyptian civilization, famous for its pyramids, pharaohs, mummies, and tombs, flourished for thousands of years. But what was its lasting impact? Watch the video below to learn how ancient Egypt contributed to modern-day society with its many cultural developments, particularly in language and mathematics.