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Ancient Egypt [] Learn about the Geography of Egypt, Egyptian life, the Pharoahs, the Pyramids, mummification, and more from this site created by the British Museum.

Egypt's Golden Empire - PBS [] Read about Egyptian society, the Pharoahs and powerful women, the natural resources and the art and architecture of Egypt. Look at the "Special Features" to view hieroglyphs and timelines, or to experience a "day in the life" of different members of Egyptian society.

Explore the Pyramids - PBS [] Read about Ancient Egypt and the history of Giza, find out who built the pyramids, explore hieroglyphs and view photos and maps of Egyptian landmarks.

Ancient Egypt [] Presents information on Ancient Egypt arranged by time period; also has articles on the pyramids and various Egyptian rulers. Browse photo galleries, or watch video clips on the mummification process, the building of the pyramids, and even coroner's reports on Cleopatra and King Tut.

Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt [] Read about the Ancient Egyptians' beliefs in the afterlife, mummification, and what items were buried in the tombs with the dead. Also view 2D and 3D scans of mummies performed by scientists at the Smithsonian Museum.