Ancient Egypt

by Jackie Gaff

Overview

Discusses ancient Egypt—the complex society with advanced architecture, scientific developments, and arts and crafts developed around the Nile River in North Africa.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484636466
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Excavating the Past
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.62(w) x 9.62(h) x 0.19(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

The Ancient Egyptian World 4

The development of archaeology 6

Unlocking the Language 8

The Rosetta Stone 9

Egyptian scribes and scholars 10

Mummies and the Afterlife 12

The royal tomb at Deir el-Bahri 12

Making a mummy 14

The Pyramid Builders 16

The Great Pyramid at Giza 16

Pyramid designers and builders 18

Pharaohs and Government 20

The Valley of the Kings 20

Tutankhamen's treasures 22

Finding out about the pharaoh 24

Temples and Gods 26

The great temple complex at Karnak 26

Priests and worshippers 28

Everyday Life of the Wealthy 30

The tomb of Nebamun 30

Pastimes 32

Fashion 34

Everyday Life of the Workers 36

The workers' village of Deir el-Medina 36

People at work 38

Farming and food 40

Archaeology Today 42

Timeline of Ancient Egypt 44

Timeline of Egyptology 45

Glossary 46

Further Reading 47

Index 48