Land of the Pharaohs
Egypt was one of
the greatest civilizations of the past. The ancient Greeks saw Egypt as
a source of all wisdom. Roman emperors traveled to Egypt to marvel at
monuments such as the pyramids. Egyptian statues and obelisks were sent to
decorate Rome. The worship of Egyptian gods and goddesses like Isis and Osiris
spread through the Roman Empire as far as Britain.
Fascination with Egypt began in the late 18th century
and since then a huge number of ancient towns, temples and tombs have been
excavated. No country in the world has so many impressive ancient remains as
Egypt does. In the Nile Valley the past seems very close. The people who lived
there thousands of years ago have left us a wonderful legacy of art,
architecture and literature.
Below is a list of items on this page. Click the links to
take an exciting journey into the past. . .
The Land of the
River
So who was who in this vast civilization?
Why is the Nile so
important to the people of Egypt?
Life by the Nile
What was life like in
Egypt 3,000 years ago?
The Ancient Egyptian
Religion
What was the
basis of all life for the Egyptians?
Ancient Egyptian Gods
Why were there so many darn
animal deities?
Hieroglyphics and
Writing
Who invented the
first form of paper?
Death and Burial Customs
Where did the Egyptians
believe they went when they died?
Mummification
Why was preservation so
important?
The Pyramids and the
Sphinx
What was Napoleon
doing in Egypt?
The Woman who was King
Who was the first female
Pharaoh?
Famous Kings and
Queens