Primary source documents and detailed entries reveal what ancient Egypt was like, using the objects and artifacts of daily life from the period covering the Predynastic era through the Græco-Roman period (5000 BCE to 300 CE).

• Features anecdotal information about daily life that helps to engage readers and illuminate the historical context

• Contains a section denoting significance of an object to key contextual themes

• Provides a listing of additional resources with important print and electronic resources

• Includes a chronology of events to better place the object or artifact within a historical timeframe