- Sam Houston State University - Ancient Egypt
- Tour Egypt - Ancient Egypt
- The British Museum - Ancient EgyptHistory and information on Egyptian life, geography, gods and goddesses, mummification, pharaos, pyramids and more
- Kidipede History for Kids - Ancient Egypt
- Public Broadcasting Service - Ancient Egypt
- The History Files - Ancient Egypt
- Looklex Encyclopaedia - Ancient Egypt
- World History International - Ancient Egypt - Egypt’s History
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Articles from Britannica encyclopedias for elementary and high school students.
- Ancient Egypt - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
About 5,000 years ago, the civilization of ancient Egypt began in the Nile River valley of northeastern Africa. Ancient Egypt was one of the world’s first civilizations. It is also one of the most famous civilizations in history. The ancient Egyptians built huge pyramids, temples, palaces, and tombs. Their paintings and carvings are among the most splendid ever created. They also produced art with simple scenes of everyday life, work, and play that shows many details of their lives.
- ancient Egypt - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
No other country-not even China or India-has such a long unbroken history as Egypt. Some 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians had already reached a high stage of civilization. They lived under an orderly government; they carried on commerce in ships; they built great stone structures; and, most important of all, they had acquired the art of writing.