Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt's distinctive and well preserved art, in the form of paintings, sculpture, hieroglyphs, pottery, jewellery and architecture, gives us a fascinating glimpse into the daily life, beliefs and customs of this ancient society.

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Museum Mummy

A 2500-year-old Egyptian woman is one of our most popular residents.

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Religion and the gods

Religion governed life at all levels of Egyptian society.

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Hieroglyphs

Hieroglyphs combine both art and language as a system of writing.

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Timeline

A timeline of political and cultural events in ancient Egypt.

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Preparation for death

Mummification, funerary items, funeral processions and tomb design.

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Glossary

Glossary of ancient Egyptian terms.

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Art and artisans

Ancient Egyptian art continues to inspire five thousand years later.

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Life after death

The underworld, funerary texts, the afterlife and more.

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Education Resources

Ideas for classes on Egypt.