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1 Archaeology of Egypt Group: The New Kingdom Group members: Linda, Annette, Gene, and William

2 1.Understanding Egypt with Archaeological Finds of Ancient Egypt

3 The Rosetta Stone - stone with writing on it - two languages - three types of writing - carved in 196 B.C. - found in 1799 at Rosetta - located in British Museum Credits to: jbparkerjbparker Rosetta Stone

4 King Tutankhamun's (Tut's) Tomb Credits to: MizieBMizieB - undiscovered for 3,000 years - in Valley of the Kings - small compared to others King Tut's Tomb

5 Great Pyramid of Giza Credits to: Emily WhaleEmily Whale - one of the biggest pyramids in the world - 450 feet high - 756 feet long - in Giza, Egypt Pyramid of Giza

6 2. History and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt that Benefit Modern Societies

7 Sphinxes - believed to protect Egypt - Sphinx of Hatshepsut - next to Pyramid of Giza Credits to: dmalanticdmalantic Sphinx of Hatshepsut

8 Obelisk - monuments - written in hieroglyphics Credits to: cheesy42cheesy42 Obelisk in Karnak temple

9 Papyrus - thick paper-like material - made by pith of papyrus plant Credits to: Ian W ScottIan W Scott Papyrus

10 Hieroglyphics - Egyptian writing system - one of the world's first writing systems Credits to: Jamie JermainJamie Jermain Hieroglyphics on the wall in a Egyptian temple

11 Jewelry - famous for amulets - meant to protect the owner from evil khefts - popular one is the Eye of Horus. - another popular one is the head of Isis. Credits to: suzuran2008suzuran2008 Eye of Horus

12 Paintings - everywhere in Egypt - in pharaoh's temple - in pharaoh's tomb Credits to: ggnycggnyc Ancient Egyptian wall

13 Pyramids - gigantic monument - pharaohs buried inside - famous one is Pyramid of Giza Credits to: dustinkeirsteaddustinkeirstead Pyramid of Giza

14 3. We have a lot of things left from Ancient Egypt...

15 As found: herehere Egyptian Entertainment - music for Pharaoh - hunt hippos with professionals playing instruments

16 Credits to: pjenpjen Amulets - bring protection - believed to bring good luck Ankh

17 Physical Appearances - cosmetics - perfume - body oil As found: herehere Perfume and Cosmetics

18 Bibliography 1. Irvin, Dr. Judith. The Ancient World. Florida: Holt McDougal, July 2001. 2. Tyldesley, Joyce. Egypt. New York: Weldon Owen Inc., 2007. 3. Dr. Stanley M. Burstein and Dr. Richard Shek. Ancient Civilizations Through the Renaissance. Florida: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2012. 4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2000-2011 12/11/11. 5. Kettering University. 2011 Kettering University. 12/11/11.

19 Thank you for your attention!


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