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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- Nile River and the Desert
The geography of northern Egypt enabled the rise of civilization there approximately 7,000 years ago. The rich, black land created by the silt of the Nile River coaxed nomadic tribes to settle in the area and begin the cycle of planting and harvesting crops. Inline links in this brief essay from the Canadian Museum of Civilization lead to additional offsite resources about land and waterways in ancient Egypt.
- Ancient Egypt
Journey to ancient Egypt, the crossroads of the African and Asian continents, at this extraordinary online exhibit of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Get your bearings with the map and timeline, then explore the sections on daily life, religion, funerary customs, and the natural world. Inline links and thumbnail images lead to information about Egyptian artifacts in the museum's collection including jewelry, dishes, and scarabs.
Food What's for lunch? Bread was the staple of Egypt but Egyptians ate many other foods, too.
- Papyrus and Lotus
How did ancient Egyptians make paper from papyrus reeds? What do lotus flowers, the symbol of Upper Egypt, actually look like? Find out on this introductory website, with informative text and colorful images, created by middle school teachers.
- Egyptian Recipes
Want to learn to cook, Egyptian style? Make omm 'ali (Egyptian bread-and-butter pudding) and a number of other vegetable, rice, and meat dishes by following the recipes from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. Enter how many people the recipe will serve and the website will adjust the proportions accordingly. Bon appetit!
- Introduction to the Nile
The Nile River dominated all aspects of ancient Egyptian life. This illustrated website from the DeNile Team from the University of Colorado at Denver details the connection between the river and the people. Inline links lead to essays on geography, technology, culture, and social structure.Tools and Techniques along the Nile Find out how Egyptian used simple machines — the lever and the inclined plane — as well as much more sophisticated tools.
- Life of Ancient Egyptians
Cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs were all raised in ancient Egypt. For information on everything under the Egyptian sun god, check out the great images and facts provided by the Egypt State Information Service. Links lead to information on marriage, art, herding, education, medicine, and more.
Life along the Nile
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