All the photographs on this site come from Ancient
Egyptians: The kingdom of the pharaohs brought to life by Anton
Gill, published by HarperCollins Entertainment. We have an Ancient Egypt: A beginner's guide
The
history and culture of ancient Egypt continues to have a hold on the imagination
almost two millennia after its demise. Here we have made a selection of
the best websites and books to help you discover all aspects of this fascinating
society. We have also suggested some museums you might want to visit to
have a direct experience of ancient Egypt.
- The big picture
A broad sweep of 700,000 years of prehistory and history. - Everyday life
Growing up and growing old in ancient Egypt, with all of life in between. - Death, mummies and the afterlife
Where the Egyptians ended up – both here on earth and in the hereafter. - Religion, magic and medicine
Gods and goddesses, incantations and medical diagnoses. - Architecture and arts & crafts
Everything from pyramids and temples to jewellery and perfume flasks. - Writing and language
What could be written, what was written and what was left unwritten. - Personalities
The inhabitants of ancient Egypt, from Cheops to Cleopatra. - Egyptian women
Women and religion, crime, power and fashion across 30 centuries. - Investigating the ancient Egyptians
Excavating Egypt and discovering how influential it still is today. - Places to visit
A selection of museums where you can see Egyptian life and art first hand.
