Welcome to Ancient Egypt

Explore the land of the pharaohs, pyramids, and mummies

A Brief History of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt was a civilization that thrived along the Nile River in northeastern Africa for over 3,000 years. It was a time of great pyramids, powerful pharaohs, and a complex pantheon of gods and goddesses.

Ancient Egyptian History

Meet the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt

Ra

Ra

God of the Sun

Isis

Isis

Goddess of Motherhood and Magic

Anubis

Anubis

God of Mummification and the Afterlife

The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt

The pyramids were massive stone structures built as tombs for the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. The most famous pyramid is the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Pyramids of Giza

The Mummies of Ancient Egypt

Mummification was a complex process in Ancient Egypt that involved preserving the body for the afterlife. The most famous mummy is probably Tutankhamun, whose tomb was discovered in 1922.

Tutankhamun's Mummy