Cambridge Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson discusses his favourite works on Ancient Egypt — from the first book he bought on the subject to an authoritative coffee-table tome.
Explore the purr-fect world of Ancient Egyptian cats: from sacred deities to royal pets. Discover 10 extraordinary feline facts!
Time changes everything; at least it feels like it. Fleeting years turn people, landscapes, and architecture into different versions of themselves. But it is only when you compare a photo taken several decades ago with one from the present-day that you can truly see the contrast between the two.
In this article, we’ll be taking a close look at the top 20 inventions of Ancient Egypt that led to the advancement of the civilization.
The obelisks in Rome are amazing examples of Egyptian history and Rome has more than anywhere else in the world. This is the first of two guides for visitors.
Have you ever wondered what an ancient Egyptian garden was like? This is your opportunity to find out! The first ancient Egyptian garden in the world has been recreated and is now open to the public.
These unique pillars were once erected by pharaohs in honor of the sun god Re. As the monuments caught on, they were moved around the world.
In this materials science fair project, students will make a sheet of papyrus paper, and compare its tensile strength to that of common pulp paper.
We don't have a whole lot of recipes from Ancient Egypt. There's one that was actually written down on a tablet, that we do have a record of (and we'll share that one here). But what we do know, are the crops the Ancient Egyptians grew, and with this knowledge in hand, we can recreate a pretty fun Egyptian Feast. Dried figs and melon What crops do we know for sure? The Egyptians grew wheat, barley, cucumbers, leeks, garlic, figs, melons, pomegranates and watermelon. We know the Middle East also offers quantities of dates, olives and honey. Add to this the fish they caught from the Nile, and the dairy they probably enjoyed from their livestock, and you have quite a bit to choose from to create your own feast. Broiled fish, olives, cucumbers and beans (we used garbanzo) We also know some of the herbs that Egyptians would have had access to, so to season our fish, I smoothed olive oil on the surface and then sprinkled it with dill and garlic. Mmmmmm. Hibiscus Tea and broiled fish with olive oil, dill and garlic In my research for our Egyptian feast, I found the fascinating information that the Pharaohs loved to drink hibiscus tea. I had never tried hibiscus tea so this was a new one for me, and I have to give the pharaohs credit for their tastes: Hibiscus tea is delicious! To be historically accurate, sweeten it with honey. We also attempted a flatbread out of whole wheat flour (the Egyptians used Kamut Wheat), that was pretty tasty. But what about that recipe I mentioned earlier that was actually written down on a clay tablet sometime back in Ancient Egyptian time periods? Here it is: For a sweet treat from ancient times, I thought these were pretty dang yummy. You can find this recipe in several places on the internet, and most give "nuts" as an ingredient. But I read that the original recipe actually used something called "Tiger nuts", hence the name of the recipe. I'd never heard of tiger nuts, but apparently they are a small tuber that grows underground and are quite healthy for you. I searched a bit more and found that, lo and behold, you can buy these little gems off Amazon! Yep, there they are. The taste of the tiger nut is reminiscent of a pecan, though slightly sweeter. But as far as texture goes, they are much tougher. You really need to use your grinders. Now you can use pecans in place of the tiger nuts, and if I make them again, that's what I'd do. We also made them using walnuts, but walnuts have a bitter tinge that change the taste of the final sweet. Use tiger nuts or pecans, don't use walnuts, that's my best advice. I blended our tiger nuts in the blender and added the dates. (I think the tiger nuts actually damaged my blender, so if you wish to use tiger nuts in your recipe, I recommend letting them soak in water for 24 hours, prior to blending.) I cannot imagine trying to chop those tiger nuts by hand. Those ancient Egyptians were an impressive crew. Here's the basic recipe: Tiger Nut Sweets 3/4 c. dates (chopped) 1/3 c. tiger nuts or pecans (chopped) 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp water Roll into balls (we made 6) Roll in honey first Then roll in ground almonds We made a Recipe page in our Egyptian Activity Kit which includes a Hieroglyph translation page, and the translation reveals this very recipe. Don't worry, the Heiroglyph Translation Sheet AND the Answer Key are both included in our Ancient Egypt Activity Kit in our store. If you end up doing an Egyptian feast of your own, we would LOVE it if you shared photos of your completed meal. If you enjoyed this activity, don't forget to check out our other posts about suggested supplemental activities for Story of the World, Volume 1 here: Don't forget to check out our other "Story of the World" posts, here: #1: Staging an Archeological Dig #2: An Inside Archeological Dig #3 Foraging with Story of the World #4 Operating an Egyptian Shaduf #5 Egypt's Ancient Gods Activity
The Egyptian obelisks in Rome are more bountiful than anywhere else in the world and this second installment answers all your remaining questions about them.
Over 71 pages of super cute Ancient Egypt Printable Worksheets to help children practice math and literacy skills with fun themed worksheets.
Just like we have our own energy centers or chakras, Mother Earth also has hers. When you start looking into the nature of this Universe and the Earth, you will start to see how everything is a mirror. Within us is a Universe, around us is a Universe and we are all connected. We are […]
These unique pillars were once erected by pharaohs in honor of the sun god Re. As the monuments caught on, they were moved around the world.
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Looking for a fun and exciting way to engage your children? Try our printable indoor Egyptian Mummy-themed adventure! This thrilling treasure hunt combines scavenger hunt clues with escape room puzzles and codes. Your mission is to retrieve historical artefacts stolen from Pharaoh Tutt's tomb before he curses the entire world. Follow the scavenger hunt clues, decode hieroglyphic secret messages, and solve Egyptian puzzles to collect the pieces of the golden pyramid and find the magic word to stop the curse. For added excitement, try our optional fiendish challenges, from sneaking past cats to navigating impossible finger traps. This activity is perfect for birthday parties, rainy days, tea parties, sleepovers, or family game nights. Simply print and play! Our clues are designed to fit most homes, but as we know not every house is the same, the kit comes complete with blank location cards, blank challenge cards and blank final puzzle pieces to adapt the hunt to fit your unique house. So let the adventure begin! ⏳ Duration: 30 - 60 Minutes 😀 Age: 6+, but younger kids can join in the fun with a little help from adults, as the game does require reading skills. 👩👧👧 Number of players: 1-6 📝 Paper Size: Ready to print on A4 or US letter size, 8.5" by 11" Download, Print, Cut and Play today! 🎲 What's included? 6 Rhyming location riddle cards 5 Puzzles 2 Codes 5 Optional Challenges Introductory story Set up instructions Adult cheat sheet, with locations, puzzle solutions and cracked code phrases, everything you need to help the players through the game on one sheet of paper. Envelope design for the presentation of clues or puzzles Certificate to be awarded to the players at the end. Blank location cards Blank challenge cards Blank pieces of the final puzzle To make printing easier its split into four PDFs 🏡 Clue Locations Chair Curtains Television Fridge or Freezer Front Door Socks Sofa Pillow table Sink Toothbrush Coat 🎉 For more great Egyptian party games why not have a look at: Ancient Egyptian Bingo https://etsy.me/3AYiYOo Ancient Egyptian Dominoes https://etsy.me/3LOgzLG Ancient Egyptian Scavenger Hunt https://etsy.me/3FibOZl Ancient Egyptian Memory Card Game https://etsy.me/3EWmrzs 💌 How it all works After checkout, you will be sent an email from Etsy containing the 4 PDFs in high-resolution 300dpi. You can also access your downloadable files at any time through your Etsy Purchases and Review page. Ready to print on A4 or US letter size, 8 1/2 by 11 inches. ✂️ Set-Up and additional materials To set up the game you need paper, the pdfs provided, a colour printer or printing service and most importantly a pair of scissors. All clues and puzzles are ordered within the document, which each code or puzzle's answer leading the players to the next location within the house, along the way players collect the pieces for the final puzzle. Blank location, challenge cards and final puzzle pieces are included, allowing the game to be adapted to your home or venue. Additionally one of the challenges requires a coin or token. 📃 Terms of Use This item is a downloadable file. No physical item will be shipped This product is for personal use only, but you can print download or play it as many times as you like. Commercial use or resale is prohibited You may not copy, alter or re-distribute the product in any way for resale You may not extract the illustrations and sell them singularly or as collective illustration sets. Colours may vary slightly due to monitor and printer variations. Due to the digital nature of the products, it is not possible to offer refunds or exchanges. By purchasing these files, you accept these terms and conditions. ✒️Disclaimer By printing this product you agree to use it at your own risk. Oooh…Got It! takes no responsibility for any injuries received during the pursuit of this game. Nor does Oooh…Got It! Take any responsibility for any damage occurring, including but not limited to furniture, property or personal possessions, through players' actions. ❓ Need more help? Please get in touch, I would be more than happy to try and answer any of your questions. Amy
Spread the love[13/12/13~16 (D+837) Egypt/Luxor to Aswan to Luxor] Valuable experience of cycling with dozens of local cyclists in Egypt. When I have the problem of cycling in the last country in Africa, many of Egyptians try to help me as cycling together for three nights and four days. In Egypt, women never cycle alone. […]
Let's go back in time and discuss the actual games and toys that Ancient-Egyptian Children played with and the culture that surrounded them.
The Egyptian obelisks in Rome are more bountiful than anywhere else in the world and this second installment answers all your remaining questions about them.
These unique pillars were once erected by pharaohs in honor of the sun god Re. As the monuments caught on, they were moved around the world.
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This Ancient Babylon unit will get your kids involved and learning more about Ancient Babylon through hands on activities and books.
These unique pillars were once erected by pharaohs in honor of the sun god Re. As the monuments caught on, they were moved around the world.
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Karnak called in Ancient Egypt “Ipet sut”, “the most revered place” is a small town in Egypt , located on the eastern bank of the Nile River , next to Luxor. It was the area of ancient Thebes that housed the most important religious complex in Ancient Egypt. It is part of the complex called …
