World History
History of Egypt. This is an overview to the history of the African nation of Egypt. Mind you, Egyptian history is thousands of years old. This essay reduces it and leaves out much. It is still a good summary if you want to see the bigger picture.
From the site:
Egypt has endured as a unified state for more than 5,000 years, and archeological evidence indicates that a developed Egyptian society has existed for much longer. Egyptians take pride in their "pharaonic heritage" and in their descent from what they consider mankind's earliest civilization. The Arabic word for Egypt is Misr, which originally connoted "civilization" or "metropolis."
Archeological findings show that primitive tribes lived along the Nile long before the dynastic history of the pharaohs began. By 6000 B.C., organized agriculture had appeared.
In about 3100 B.C., Egypt was united under a ruler known as Mena, or Menes, who inaugurated the 30 pharaonic dynasties into which Egypt's ancient history is divided--the Old and the Middle Kingdoms and the New Empire. The pyramids at Giza (near Cairo), which were built in the fourth dynasty, testify to the power of the pharaonic religion and state. The Great Pyramid, the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu (also known as Cheops), is the only surviving monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ancient Egypt reached the peak of its power, wealth, and territorial extent in the period called the New Empire (1567-1085 B.C.).
- Three New Sites On Pyramids
While perusing the Yahoo Directory, I noted three new site additions to the Egyptian history category. All three of these sites are interesting and I thought I would note them here. These include: 3D Unveils the Mystery of the Great Pyramid- Architect...
- Who Were The Hittites?
Who Were the Hittites? This is an essay on the origins and history of the Hittite people with an emphasis on their conflicts with the ancient Egyptians. It was written by Tracy Fox. The World Book Encyclopedia notes, "Hittites, were the earliest inhabitants...
- Die Like An Egyptian A Multiple Intelligences Exploration Of Egypt
Die Like an Egyptian A Multiple Intelligences Exploration of Egypt - At this site, students complete projects about ancient Egypt that correlate with Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Thie site is authored by Gina Mannino and Donna...
- Dynasties I And Ii, The Unification Of Egypt
Dynasties I and II, The Unification of Egypt. Presents a summary of the individual rulers who helped to make Egypt a single nation in ancient times. From the site: Much of what happened during the earlier periods of Egyptian history is speculative. It...
- Oriental Institute Museum Vanished Kingdoms Of The Nile: The Rediscovery Of Ancient Nubia
ORIENTAL INSTITUTE MUSEUM VANISHED KINGDOMS OF THE NILE: The Rediscovery of Ancient Nubia Images from an exhibit at the Oriental Institute Museum at the University of Chicago. From the site: The earliest of the Nubian cultures (the A-Group and...
World History
History of Egypt
History of Egypt. This is an overview to the history of the African nation of Egypt. Mind you, Egyptian history is thousands of years old. This essay reduces it and leaves out much. It is still a good summary if you want to see the bigger picture.
From the site:
Egypt has endured as a unified state for more than 5,000 years, and archeological evidence indicates that a developed Egyptian society has existed for much longer. Egyptians take pride in their "pharaonic heritage" and in their descent from what they consider mankind's earliest civilization. The Arabic word for Egypt is Misr, which originally connoted "civilization" or "metropolis."
Archeological findings show that primitive tribes lived along the Nile long before the dynastic history of the pharaohs began. By 6000 B.C., organized agriculture had appeared.
In about 3100 B.C., Egypt was united under a ruler known as Mena, or Menes, who inaugurated the 30 pharaonic dynasties into which Egypt's ancient history is divided--the Old and the Middle Kingdoms and the New Empire. The pyramids at Giza (near Cairo), which were built in the fourth dynasty, testify to the power of the pharaonic religion and state. The Great Pyramid, the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu (also known as Cheops), is the only surviving monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ancient Egypt reached the peak of its power, wealth, and territorial extent in the period called the New Empire (1567-1085 B.C.).
- Three New Sites On Pyramids
While perusing the Yahoo Directory, I noted three new site additions to the Egyptian history category. All three of these sites are interesting and I thought I would note them here. These include: 3D Unveils the Mystery of the Great Pyramid- Architect...
- Who Were The Hittites?
Who Were the Hittites? This is an essay on the origins and history of the Hittite people with an emphasis on their conflicts with the ancient Egyptians. It was written by Tracy Fox. The World Book Encyclopedia notes, "Hittites, were the earliest inhabitants...
- Die Like An Egyptian A Multiple Intelligences Exploration Of Egypt
Die Like an Egyptian A Multiple Intelligences Exploration of Egypt - At this site, students complete projects about ancient Egypt that correlate with Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Thie site is authored by Gina Mannino and Donna...
- Dynasties I And Ii, The Unification Of Egypt
Dynasties I and II, The Unification of Egypt. Presents a summary of the individual rulers who helped to make Egypt a single nation in ancient times. From the site: Much of what happened during the earlier periods of Egyptian history is speculative. It...
- Oriental Institute Museum Vanished Kingdoms Of The Nile: The Rediscovery Of Ancient Nubia
ORIENTAL INSTITUTE MUSEUM VANISHED KINGDOMS OF THE NILE: The Rediscovery of Ancient Nubia Images from an exhibit at the Oriental Institute Museum at the University of Chicago. From the site: The earliest of the Nubian cultures (the A-Group and...