Egypt - Archaeology
Resources on Amarna, Egyptian archaeology, the Rosetta Stone, Deir el-Medina, Hierakonpolis, the Giza Plateau, and the Valley of the Kings.
Deir el Medina - From Kris Hirst Archaeology Guide
Archaeology Guide Kris Hirst says, "Deir el-Medina is a New Kingdom (18th-20th dynasty) residential village of the workmen who built and decorated Egyptian tombs in the Valley of the Kings."
Archaeology Guide Kris Hirst says, "Deir el-Medina is a New Kingdom (18th-20th dynasty) residential village of the workmen who built and decorated Egyptian tombs in the Valley of the Kings."
Abu Simbel - Egypt's Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel
Art/Artifacts/Exhibits
Virtual and real museums and collections of Egyptian art and artifacts.
Virtual and real museums and collections of Egyptian art and artifacts.
Deir el Bahri - Archaeology
Hatshepsut spent years building up the wealth of Egypt to the greater glory of the god Amon. One of the buildings she commissioned from her beloved architect (and probable consort) Senmut, was the lovely Djeser-Djeseru (part of a complex of buildings known collectively as Deir el-Bahri), temple of Queen Hatshepsut, rival only to the Parthenon for architectural elegance and harmony.
Hatshepsut spent years building up the wealth of Egypt to the greater glory of the god Amon. One of the buildings she commissioned from her beloved architect (and probable consort) Senmut, was the lovely Djeser-Djeseru (part of a complex of buildings known collectively as Deir el-Bahri), temple of Queen Hatshepsut, rival only to the Parthenon for architectural elegance and harmony.
Howard Carter and the Discovery of Tutankhamen
Howard Carter worked in Egypt for thirty years before he found the tomb of Tutankhamen.
Howard Carter worked in Egypt for thirty years before he found the tomb of Tutankhamen.
Lord George Carnarvon and the Curse of the Mummy
Lord George Carnarvon died suddenly after opening the tomb of Tutankhamen, leading to the story of a mummy's curse.
Lord George Carnarvon died suddenly after opening the tomb of Tutankhamen, leading to the story of a mummy's curse.
Rosetta Stone
Resources on the basalt stone found in Egypt that provided the key to hieroglyphs.
Resources on the basalt stone found in Egypt that provided the key to hieroglyphs.
Digs
Current digs in Lower Egypt sites at Alexandria, Delta, Wadi Natrun, Giza, Abusir, Saqqara, Dahshur, and in Upper Egypt at Kom Umm el-Atl, Shenhur, Hierakonpolis, and Thebes.
Current digs in Lower Egypt sites at Alexandria, Delta, Wadi Natrun, Giza, Abusir, Saqqara, Dahshur, and in Upper Egypt at Kom Umm el-Atl, Shenhur, Hierakonpolis, and Thebes.
Excavation Report
Report on site at Abusir, about 10 km south of the Giza Plateau. Cemetery holds pyramids for four fifth Dynasty kings.
Report on site at Abusir, about 10 km south of the Giza Plateau. Cemetery holds pyramids for four fifth Dynasty kings.
Guardian's Cyber Journey
From Guardian's Egypt. Features archaeological sites, maps, annotated photos, explanations, and an interview with Dr. Zahi Hawass, Director, Giza.
From Guardian's Egypt. Features archaeological sites, maps, annotated photos, explanations, and an interview with Dr. Zahi Hawass, Director, Giza.
Valley of the Kings
Donald Ryan's examination of undecorated tombs, with photos and bibliography.
Donald Ryan's examination of undecorated tombs, with photos and bibliography.