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Resources on the political and social history, and religion of Ancient Egypt.
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Death in Ancient Egypt
Death was viewed as a continuation of life. This Oriental Institute site explains the component parts of the Egyptian personality and provides a bibliography.
Egyptian Costume
History and design of ancient Egyptian clothing, hairstyles, make-up, jewelry, and accessories.
Nile File
Nile File provides children with an interactive journey through Ancient Egypt with their guide Nakht Amun.
Tombs of the Unknown Workers
Accidental discovery of the tombs of pyramid builders reveal workers as skilled craftsmen whose tastes in food -- beer and bread -- are documented.
Ancient Egyptian Women Books
Ancient Egyptian women had more powers relative to the men of Egyptian society than their counterparts in Greece and Rome. There were even pharaohs and pharaohs wives who were important in Egyptian policy making. Read about the lives of the rich and famous as well as ordinary Egyptian women.

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