2024 Fall: Grade 6 History - Ancient Egypt Project: More Resources by Topic

This link from the British Museum gives background on the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb as well as shows the viewer more about the history through 7 objects held by the Museum.

This link to a page from the American Research Center in Egypt discusses some of the objects that Tutankhamun was buried with and their significance.

Find out the answer to this and other mysteries in this podcast transcript from National Geographic.

This Smithsonian Magazine article follows archeologist Mark Lehner as he uncovers the mysteries of the ancient Sphinx.

This CNN article from 2023 looks into recent developments about how wind may have been instrumental in the formation of the Great Sphinx.

A Smithsonian Magazine article from November 2023 supporting the theory of erosion in developing the shape of the sphinx.

This site offers information from multiple universities including research, information on exhibits, and a visual scan of the Stone.

This page from the British Museum presents facts about the Stone, held as part of its collections, and some translations.

This article gives historical context to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone and emphasizes its significance in our understanding of Ancient Egypt.

This site, published by the American Research Center in Egypt/American University in Cairo, contains information about the Valley of the Kings as well as links to other articles within the site.

This site from the American Research Center in Egypt contains maps, historic information, and information about conservation work for the Valley of the Queens.

Thorough information from UNESCO including conservation reports, maps, images, and more.

Discusses details of medical practices in ancient Egypt, including surgery, psychology, and disease diagnosis, as well as major papyri that revealed this information.

This 2024 CNN article supports the theory that ancient Egyptian medicine was the precursor to our science-based medicine of today.

This Newsweek article delves deeper into reasons why ancient Egyptian medicine was seen as a model for modern medicine, including patient care, pharmaceutical treatments, and specializations by doctors.

Learn about how the historical view of Hatshepsut has changed with time.

Provides an overview of Hatshepsut's place in history and her inclusion in the Dinner Party exhibit in the Brooklyn Museum's permanent collection.

Provides a history of Hatshepsut's rise to power and rule as Pharaoh.

Learn about education in the lives of those who built the Valley of the Kings.

Click on the links to learn about the daily lives of people from a farmer to a pharaoh in ancient Egypt.

Look through this Google Arts and Culture site to learn more about life in the artisan village of Deir el-Medina, one of the best-preserved artisan settlements in ancient Egypt.