Egypt was one of the cradles of civilization. Egyptian ideas influenced the Greeks, Hebrews, and Romans.

Louisiana's social studies curriculum covers Ancient Egypt in 6th grade World History.

The other cradles of civilization are:

• China
• India
• Mesopotamia

General Information

• ABZU
• American Research Center in Egypt
• Egyptology Resources
• Eternal Egypt
• NOVA: Mysteries of the Nile
• NOVA: Pyramids
• NOVA: Secrets of the Lost Empires: Pharaoh's Obelisk
• The Theban Mapping Project
• Virtual Egyptian Museum

The New Kingdom Era

• Egypt's Golden Empire by PBS
• Interactive Crossword Puzzle - Egypt: The New Kingdom
• Acrobat Crossword Puzzle - Egypt: The New Kingdom