Egypt

Daily Life

Ancient Egypt was a narrow strip of land along the Nile River. Each year the river flooded its banks, leaving behind a fertile fringe of soil they called "the Black Land," while the desert all around the Nile valley was called "the Red Land." It was here the Ancient Egyptians built their homes.

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At this site you will read about the following aspects of an Egyptian's daily life:

* Family life

* Marriage

* Food and cooking

* Cosmetics

* Hair styles

* Jewelry

* Clothing

* Housing and furniture

* Entertainment

* Government

MUMMIES OF EGYPT

The mystery of mummies is explored. Find out how mummies are made, who were the people that were mummified and all about the afterlife.

What are Mummies? The ancient Egyptians believed that mummifying a person's body after death was essential to ensure a safe passage to the afterlife.

How were mummies made? Discover the many steps involved in the mummification process.

Who were mummies? Read about the people who could afford the process of mummification, what happened to their tombs and how long this process was used.

AFTERLIFE: The Egyptians believed that the body's spirit lived on after death.

The Spirit of the Dead - Find out what the "ba" and "ka" are and their roles in the afterlife.

The World of the Afterlife - Read about the mysterious "Underworld" that the Egyptians believed the spirit traveled through.

THE WONDERS OF EGYPT

Learn about some of the awesome structures of Ancient Egypt that still exist today.

Pyramids - Did you know that there are two kinds of pyramids? Find out how and why they built these tremendous structures.

Sphinx - How did the Sphinx lose its nose?

The Great Pyramid at Giza - Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the theory behind how the pyramids were laid out.

GODS & RELIGION

Gods of the Afterlife - Explore the many gods from Amset to Thoth and learn about the powers they were thought to have had over man and earth.

Religion - Read how the Egyptians thought that each of the forces of nature were gods, the Myth of Creation.

PHARAOHS & QUEENS

Read about some of the famous pharaohs and queens of Ancient Egypt.

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