You may see pyramids, mummies, maybe even ancient gods. You will likely imagine hot, dry deserts full of sand dunes. You might be surprised to know that, despite all that sand, ancient Egypt was actually a wonderful place to grow food! Because the civilization grew up around the fertile ...
TIME for Kids Read Aloud Print KHALED DESOUKI—AFP/GETTY IMAGES Archaeologists in Egypt announced on May 30 that they recently discovered 250 sarcophagi. A sarcophagus is a coffin, often made of stone. These are about 2,500 years old, and contain well-preserved mummies. The painted ...
Pyramids and mummies teach us about the storied past of Egypt. Keep reading to learn more about Egyptian artifacts and what they tell us about...
Whether ground up as medicine or on display at 'unwrapping parties,' Egyptian mummies fascinated Europeans, giving rise to what's known as Egyptomania.
June 1, 2022 TIME for Kids Read Aloud Print KHALED DESOUKI—AFP/GETTY IMAGES Archaeologists in Egypt announced on May 30 that they recently discovered 250 sarcophagi. A sarcophagus is a coffin, often made of stone. These are about 2,500 years old, and contain well-preserved mummies. The pai...
At the museum, we loved the Tutankhamen exhibit and there were even sections specifically designed for kids, which was a huge bonus. Everything was organised, from pickup to the schedule, so we could really just enjoy our time. Perfect balance of ed...
Another group of blind children gathered around a large coffin in the museum's main hall, while Naguib gave them basic information about how ancient Egyptians kept mummies inside coffins. Some also approached a basalt statue of an ancient king, imagining his face via the tips of their fingers....
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The New Kingdom Period was the high point of Egyptianembalming. Embalmers buried royals with their arms crossed over their chests. During the 21st Dynasty, tomb raiders began invading royal tombs. They unwrapped the mummies looking for amulets made of precious metals. Priests collected the royal ...
In the 19thcentury (1800s), mummies were being unwrapped to massive crowds in museums across Europe. Because of this enthusiasm, “Egyptology” became a very popular field for budding scientists. Through these studies, scientific advancements continued, and in 1896, X-rays were utilized to get ...