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Ancient Egypt

This ancient civilization, on the Nile River, is famous for its Pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, and hieroglyphs. Explore time, continuity and change through resources about daily life, religion, art, culture, architecture, and trade. SCIS No.1807222

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The gold mask of King Tutankhamun.

Egyptian mummy

One of the wonders of the ancient world, the young lady 'Mehit' is a long-time companion for Collection Manager Ross O'Rourke, 2300 years after the funeral. TALES FROM TE PAPA is a fascinating new ...

Ancient civilisations: ancient Egypt

Ancient civilisations: ancient Egypt

Exploring human culture and society of the past with Prof. Matthew Trundle from Department of Classics and Ancient History of the University of Auckland.

Intrepid Journeys - Egypt

Intrepid Journeys - Egypt

Before he went Off the Rails Marcus Lush went off the beaten track to Egypt. He takes on a camel and donkey, drifts down The Nile aboard a felucca, samples the local fast food and deals with a dose...

Ancient Egypt series

Ancient Egypt series

An ancient Egyptian carved relief.

Ancient Egypt series

Ancient Egypt series

A fallen ancient Egyptian statue.

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A carving of an ancient Egyptian royalty.

Ancient Egypt series

Ancient Egypt series

Large ancient Egyptian wall carving.

Ancient Egypt series

Ancient Egypt series

Ancient Egyptian wall hieroglyphics.

Ancient Egypt series

Ancient Egypt series

An avenue of Avenue of Ancient Egyptian sphinxes.

Ancient Egypt series

Ancient Egypt series

The great pyramids.

Ancient Egypt series

Ancient Egypt series

Entrance colonnade at step pyramid.

Ancient Egypt series

Ancient Egypt series

Alabaster crocodile god with Amunhotep III.

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Ancient Egypt series

Tomb of King Merneptah, Thebes, Egypt.

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Ancient Egypt series

A mummified cows head.

Pyramids and Sphinx

Pyramids and Sphinx

View of the Pyramids and Sphinx.

Soldiers in Egypt

Soldiers in Egypt

New Zealand WW1 soldiers in front of an Egyptian pyramid.

Ancient Egypt series

Ancient Egypt series

A side view of the gold mask of King Tutankhamun.

Luxor treasures

A newspaper report on the treasures found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Mummy

mummy. Mummy, female ('Ta-Sedgemet 18-30 yrs) probably Lower Egyptian family. Obtained from Canterbury Museum in 1957. Mummy is from Akhmim, Egypt. CT scanned in 2005, and xrayed in 1970?ish. Four ...

Mummy and Sarcophagus

Mummy and Sarcophagus

Collector Charles Rooking Carter gave this mummy and coffin to the Colonial Museum (now Te Papa) in 1885, a time when interest in Egyptian culture was high. The coffin The coffin holds the remains ...

Egypt V five

Contemporary new Zealand artwork featuring as pyramid.

NZ soldiers on camels during WW1

NZ soldiers on camels during WW1

New Zealand troops in Egypt were stationed at Zeitoun Camp, very close to Cairo. The soldiers made the most of all the exotic attractions on offer when they had leave from military duties. The Sphi...

Ancient Egyptian art

Images of ancient Egyptian art.

King Tutankhamun

Since his tomb was discovered in 1922, the life of King Tut has continued to mystify and enthral.

BBC History - Ancient Egypt

Explores life in ancient Egypt including; pyramids, mummification, Pharaohs, and hieroglyphics.

Hieroglyphics uncovered

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were one of the hardest mysteries to uncover!

Daily life in ancient Egypt revolved around the Nile and the fertile land along its banks.

Ancient Egyptian animals

In ancient Egypt animals were worshipped, feared and loved.

Information on aspects of ancient Egypt.

A pyramid at the temporary Massey memorial in Wellington

A pyramid at the temporary Massey memorial in Wellington

This is a photograph of a pyramid at the temporary Massey Memorial site in Wellington.

An Egyptian boat on a river

An Egyptian boat on a river

This painting of a small boat, probably on the Nile in Egypt was painted during the artist's World War Two service in Egypt.

Ancient Egypt series

Ancient Egypt series

A small ancient Egyptian carving.

Ancient Egyptian costumes

A Pinterest board with Ancient Egyptian costumes ideas.

Ancient Egyptian and Kings and queens

Stories of the great kings & queens, the ancient Egyptian gods and mummification.

Egyptian art and architecture

Art including architecture in Egypt paralleled the country’s political history.

Information on how mummies were made.

A gallery of artefacts associated with ancient Egypt.

Most worshiped ancient Egyptian gods and goddess

Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses dominated human life.

Treasures of Egypt

A report on the treasures discovered in Tutankhamen’s tomb.

Mysteries of Egypt

Ancient Egypt was a land of mysteries.

The British Museum ancient Egypt

Covers all aspects of ancient Egyptian life through the use of objects from the British Museum's collections.

Ancient Egypt for kids

A selection of ancient Egyptian arts and craft ideas.

Destination: Egypt, pyramids

Egypt’s ancient pyramids have left visitors awestruck for thousands of years.

Ancient Egyptian gods

A selection of 12 ancient Egyptian gods.

Ancient Egyptian crafts

Ideas for ancient Egyptian craft activities.

Tutankhamen’s tomb

Notes the death of 22 people associated with the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb.

Ancient Egypt: mummies

It was very important to ancient Egyptian religious beliefs that the human body be preserved.

Daily Life In ancient Egypt

The daily life in ancient Egypt was actually much different than the vision that commonly comes to mind.

Egypt was home to one of the most advanced civilizations of the ancient world.

The most powerful person in ancient Egypt was the pharaoh.

How did the ancient Egyptians influence modern day life?

A presentation on the importance of ancient Egyptians to modern day life.

Discovering ancient Egypt

A range of activities concerning ancient Egypt including a hieroglyphic typewriter!

10 Most bizarre & interesting facts about ancient Egypt

There are many interesting and fascinating facts around the history of ancient Egypt.

Make an ancient Egyptian sword

Make a replica of a sword called a Khopesh used over 3,000 years ago.

Chocolate box advertisement

Chocolate box advertisement

This 1930s illustration for a packet of Hudson's chocolates reveals an almost obsessive fashion for all things ancient Egyptian following the discovery in 1922 of King Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard ...

Sculpture and paintings

A selection of images of Egyptian relief sculpture and paintings.

Egyptian hieroglyphic alphabet

Egyptian hieroglyphic alphabet – write your name like an Egyptian.

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Prime Minister Peter Fraser sightseeing at the Sphinx, Egypt

Prime Minister Peter Fraser (right) and his official party standing on the Great Sphinx of Giza. Taken during a visit to the Middle East circa May 1941 by an official photographer.