Faux toes in ancient Egypt Posted Monday, August 27, 2007 by Pharaoh
"Scientists announced on July 27th their discovery of what might be the world’s oldest prosthesis – the Cairo Toe..."

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The Mummy Maker game links has been fixed for Gwendolyn's students. Thanks for writing!

Mystery of Great Pyramid 'solved' Posted Sunday, April 1, 2007 by Pharaoh
"A French architect claims to have solved the mystery of how Egypt's Great Pyramid was built..."

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New School Year Posted Saturday, August 19, 2006 by Pharaoh
Well, a new school year is upon us and that means more excited visitors to the site hoping to learn, view, and enjoy the wonders of Ancient Egypt. I hope you enjoy the site!

-- Pharaoh of Virtual-Egypt.com

Egypt announces discovery of Ramses II statues Posted Sunday, February 26, 2006 by Pharaoh
"Statues weighing up to five tonnes and thought to be of one of ancient Egypt's greatest pharaohs, Ramses II, have been found northeast of Cairo, Egypt's Supreme Antiquities Council said..."

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Egypt's ancient treasures expanding, luring more tourists and intrigues Posted Saturday, January 14, 2006 by Pharaoh
Here is an interesting article of an interview with Dr. Zahi Hawass, secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities and director of the Giza and Sakkara Pyramids.

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Happy Holidays Posted Thursday, December 22, 2005 by Pharaoh
Well its almost the end of 2005 and with 2006 on the horizon there are sure to be many exciting new discoveries. Happy Holidays to all!
--Pharaoh of Virtual-Egypt

King Tut Tour Posted Friday, November 4, 2005 by Pharaoh
For those of you in the Los Angeles, CA area during November and in Fort Lauderdale, FL during December I suggest you go visit the King Tut Tour! It is absolutely fabulous!

http://www.kingtut.org

To All Students and Teachers Posted Wednesday, October 26, 2005 by Pharaoh
To all you young students in K-8 studying and learning about Ancient Egypt keep the questions coming in to the Pharaoh as we try and improve the site and of course answer your favorite questions.

To all teachers do not hesistate to write to use materials etc. We love making the learning process productive for all the students.

Have a great day,
Pharaoh of Virtual-Egypt

School Year Starting! Posted Saturday, August 13, 2005 by Pharaoh
It is that time of the year and school is starting for many of you. I wish you the best and hope that many of you enjoy the sections on Ancient Egypt you will soon study. Remember to use the site as a means to enjoy the topic and promote questions for your teachers.

Have a fantastic year!

Pharaoh of Virtual-Egypt.com

Archaeologists find 2,600 year old mummy Posted Tuesday, March 1, 2005 by Pharaoh
Archaeologists find 2,600 year old mummy

"Australian archaeologists have discovered one of the best preserved ancient Egyptian mummies dating from about 2,600 years ago, Zahi Hawass, the head of Egypt's Supreme Council for Antiquities said on Monday... (cont)"

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Happy New Year! Posted Saturday, January 1, 2005 by Pharaoh
Thank you all for your kind emails and support of the site. My best wishes to all and to have a very happy new year!

X-rays unmask mummy's face, virtually Posted Wednesday, September 1, 2004 by Pharaoh
X-rays unmask mummy's face, virtually

"The face of a man who died and was mummified in Egypt 3,000 years ago has been modeled, using special CAT scans and without unwrapping his bandages, Italian researchers said on Wednesday... (cont)"

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New Discovery: Builders Find Ancient Tomb in Cairo Suburb Posted Sunday, August 1, 2004 by Pharaoh
Builders Find Ancient Tomb in Cairo Suburb

"Builders laying the foundations for a mosque in northeast Cairo found a tomb dating from the Pharaonic period intact but submerged in ground water up to the ceiling of the tomb, official sources said Sunday... (cont)"

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Egyptologists find 50 mummies in shafts Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2004 by Pharaoh
More great news!

Egyptologists find 50 mummies in shafts

"French and Egyptian archeologists said Monday they had found more than 50 mummies buried in deep shafts south of Cairo and dating from the first millennium BC... (cont)"

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Unique full-frontal portrait reveals pharaoh's face Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by Pharaoh
What a fantastic find!

Unique full-frontal portrait reveals pharaoh's face

"The first full-frontal portrait of an Egyptian pharaoh has been discovered by archaeologists. It is thought to be more than 3500 years old... (cont)"

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Thank You All! Posted Sunday, February 22, 2004 by Pharaoh
To all those that voted for us on Cool Site of the Day!

We did awesome... 8.844!!

Archaeologist sheds light on pyramid origin Posted Friday, February 13, 2004 by Pharaoh
Read this interesting new article...

Egypt's ancient pyramids are probably a byproduct of a decision to build walls around the tombs of kings, a leading expert on early Egyptian royal burials said on Wednesday.

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3D Models Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2003 by Pharaoh
Here are a bunch of wonderful 3D Models of Ancient Egypt. Definitely a great visual resource. Enjoy!

In many formats AVIs, MPEGs, and JPEGs

Click here!

Building the Great Pyramid Posted Monday, March 10, 2003 by Pharaoh
An excerpt from the DVD to come out from Discovery Channel below about their new 1 hour special. I highly recommend you all take a look for it. Check local listings.

"This is as fine an introduction to Egyptology as you can get."
The Observer

Perhaps the most extraordinary human monument on earth, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. Its expert design and masterful construction belies what we know about the technology of ancient Egypt. Yet, the only mystery more baffling than how it was built is who built it - slaves or citizens?

Discover the truth behind the master craftsmen of the Great Pyramid in this revolutionary docudrama, featuring the production values of a feature film, the accurate research of a traditional documentary and narration by British actor Michael Pennington. Watch as the ancient city of Giza is brought to life - complete with teeming crowds and bustling marketplaces - through the use of dramatic, 35mm reconstruction and state-of-the-art special effects produced by the Academy Award-winning team that breathed life into ancient Rome in Gladiator.

Golden Globe winner Omar Sharif voices the thoughts of Nakht, a young Egyptian conscripted for construction. Follow Nakht as he sails up the busy Nile to work at Giza, unaware of the monumental task that awaits him at the river's end. When he arrives, the sheer scale of the project floors him. But, as he toils through daily hardship and treacherous working conditions - moving up through the ranks of construction from meager water boy to helping haul 2.5-ton blocks up ramps for the king's tomb - see him begin to appreciate the power and the mystery of the pyramid. With each stone placed, he comes one step closer to building - not only the Great Pyramid - but also his own sense of camaraderie and fulfillment.

DVD features:

Behind the scenes featurette
Photo gallery
Production notes
Stunning CGI effects from the wizards behind Gladiator
Includes 10 minutes of footage not broadcast in the U.S.
For over 4,000 years, men have gazed up at the Great Pyramid of Giza and marveled at how and why it was built. Today, learn the truth.57 minutes.

Anatomy of the Pharaoh Posted Tuesday, February 25, 2003 by Pharaoh
EXCELLENT article in this months issue of Archaeology.

Read a basic abstract here.

Also... thanks for all the wonderful emails and questions. I am trying to answer as many as I can. If you dont hear from me please try again in the near future.

Lastly, excuse the intrusive advertising at the moment. I am trying to find a way to be able to support the traffic this site receives. Thank you for all your help patience and interest in the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt.

--Virtual Pharaoh of VE

Theban Mapping Project's Atlas of the Valley of the Kings Posted Thursday, August 22, 2002 by Pharaoh
Please check out this INCREDIBLE resource by the Theban Mapping Project.

Launch the Atlas of the Valley of the Kings

Description:
Discover each tomb in the Valley with this interactive Atlas. Investigate a database of information about each tomb, view a compilation of nearly 2,000 images, interact with models of each tomb, and measure, pan, and zoom over 250 detailed maps, elevations, and sections. Experience sixty-five narrated tours by Dr. Weeks and explore a 3D recreation of tomb KV 14.

Enjoy,
Pharaoh of VE

Incredibly Informative Hieroglyphic Website Posted Friday, May 10, 2002 by Pharaoh
Please I urge all of you to go visit Jim Loy's incredible website to learn all you wanted to know about hieroglyphics.

Jim Loy's Egyptian Hieroglyphics and Egyptology Page

Photo Tour of the Temple of Philae NOW AVAILABLE! Posted Sunday, March 3, 2002 by Pharaoh
Click below for a Photo Tour of the Temple of Philae with Descriptions


TOUR OF THE TEMPLE OF PHILAE

Click here for a history of the Temple of Philae

Click here for a map of the Temple of Philae to help guide you.

Other temples, cities and locations coming soon! Stay tuned!

Some great links to some FAQs Posted Sunday, March 3, 2002 by Pharaoh
How do I become and Egyptologist?

How do I get on a dig?

What is the truth about the mummy films?

Photo Tour of Abu Simbel NOW AVAILABLE! Posted Monday, October 1, 2001 by Pharaoh
Click below for a Photo Tour of Abu Simbel with Descriptions


TOUR OF ABU SIMBEL

Click here for a history of Abu Simbel

Click here for a map of Abu Simbel to help guide you.

Other temples, cities and locations coming soon! Stay tuned!

Teacher's Corner Award! Posted Sunday, August 26, 2001 by Pharaoh
Special thanks to The Teacher's Corner an online resource for educators for nominating Virtual-Egypt for this award.

TeachersCorner

Petra in Jordan -- BONUS Photos! Posted Monday, June 18, 2001 by Pharaoh
I have decided to put up a BONUS set of photos not related to Ancient Egypt but to a culture nearby and JUST as inspiring as the Egyptians. Captions to be added very soon, so stay tuned.

Click Here for a Photo Tour of Petra in Jordan

Photo Tour of Karnak NOW AVAILABLE! Posted Saturday, June 16, 2001 by Pharaoh
Click below for a Photo Tour of Karnak Temple with Descriptions


TOUR OF KARNAK TEMPLE

Click here for a history of Karnak Temple

Click here for a map of Karnak Temple to help guide you.

Other temples, cities and locations coming soon! Stay tuned!

Egyptian Calculator Posted Friday, June 15, 2001 by Pharaoh
Using the Egyptian numbering system here is a fun calculator for you to play with:

Click Here To Use The Egyptian Calculator!

Great Questions from Mrs.Challice's 5th Grade Class Posted Thursday, June 14, 2001 by Pharaoh
I thought I would share a recent email today that I had with Mrs. Challice and her wonderful 5th Grade Class, their questions were quite interesting.

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Hello Mrs. Challice and Class!

Well lets see some great questions here, I'll do my best to answer them all for you:

1) How did you get all of the gold in Egypt?
Gold was found both in Egypt and Nubia in the quartz present in the eastern and southern mountains. Wadi Hammamat and the area to the east of Edfu were both important gold working areas. The Royal Treasury owned all the mins, and the mining expeditions were directed by offices and soldiers; only state workers were allowed to mind and handle the gold. Note: Electrum, the natural allot of gold and silver, was found in Nubia but not in Egypt. Pure silver, regarded as a type of gold, did not occur in Egypt and was imported from the north or east.
Look at this map to see where Nubia etc is located: http://www.virtual-egypt.com/newhtml/maps/index.html

2) Why were cats so important?
Animals were very important to the ancient Egyptians. Unlike other ancient cultures, whose gods looked somewhat like people, most ancient Egyptian gods had animal heads. Cats, especially, were held in high esteem. The ancient Egyptians believed that cats had magical powers. They believed cats protected their home and children from danger, and helped their crops to grow. The ancient Egyptians carefully protected their cats. Any person who killed a cat paid for that crime with their life!

3) Why did you call the gods certain names?
Generally gods names were derived from words at the time. For example: The word 'ra' probably meant 'creator', and it was first applied to the sun. Only later did it become the name of the god. Or Thoth originally named either Djehuti or Zehuti by the Egyptians, Thoth was given his better known name by the Greeks. His name Djehuti may indicate that he originated in the Nome of Dehut in Lower Egypt. Last example, Amun originally in predynastic times he was the god of the wind, and his name means 'hidden' or 'lnvisible one'.

4) Did the papyrus plant ever become scarce?
Papyrus was only as scarce as there was the Nile available. So in general never. The production of papyrus was too important. It was used for writing paper, ropes, sails, baskets, mats, and sandals. There had always been huge thickets of papyrus in the marshlands, particularly in the Delta, and later it was grown in cultivated fields. Laboreres cut down the papyrus stems and transported them to workshops where they were turned into the required products.

Hope that was all loads of help and best of luck in your studies of Ancient Egypt I hope you enjoyed the site and have learned a little something.

Bye,
Pharaoh of VE
http://www.Virtual-Egypt.com

Help spread the word of VE... add a link to your site! Posted Wednesday, April 4, 2001 by Pharaoh
Many people have been asking for banners to post on their sites so just right click them and save them to your computers and have them link to here: http://www.Virtual-Egypt.com

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Incredible Satellite Image of Giza! Posted Friday, November 17, 2000 by Pharaoh
What an incredible view the Gods have eh?



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