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The Ancient Egyptians possessed an elaborate set of burial rituals, believed to ensure immortality in the afterlife.

Ancient Egyptian society and family life was in many respects remarkably similar and consistent from before the onset of the Old Kingdom period.

The clothing of the Ancient Egyptians was worn practically to deal with the hot summers, and a garment's adornment was representative of wealth and social class.

Given that the ancient world was full of frequent wars and military campaigns the Ancient Egyptians had a great need for the most effective weapons and tactics.

Changing his name and moving his capital from Thebes to Amarna, Amonhotep IV replaced traditional Egyptian gods with the worship of Aten, the great sun disk.

Cosmetics and perfume were essential to life in Ancient Egypt, they excelled in the realm of beauty and their rituals continue to hold our interest in the present day.

Amulets have been an important part of Egyptian Magic because of their inherent power for healing and protection in this world and the next.

The development and design of bows and arrows used for warfare by the armies of Ancient Egypt

The aesthetic of the ancient Egyptians was informed by their physical environment, culture and available resources found along the fertile Nile River Valley.

Crude by today's standards, the physicians of Ancient Egypt were nevertheless revolutionary in their study of the human anatomy and the healing of illness and disease.

Translated by John L. Foster, this poem offers a glimpse of an ancient culture, but because it is a translation of an ancient work, it must be taken with a grain of salt.

Cleopatra VII was actually the last independent ruler of Ancient Egypt, yet there have been arguments about whether or not she contributed to the society that she ruled.

Ancient Egyptian physicians took advantage of their available natural resources to help treat many common ailments and conditions.

Akhenaten (1379-1362 BC) is sometimes credited with the invention of monotheism -- that is, the belief in one god above all others. But just who was this remarkable man?

Mummification was a process that involved many steps performed by specially trained Egyptian priests.

The process of mummification is one of the most famous aspects of ancient Egyptian society and an important over all feature of the history of Ancient Egypt itself.

Egypt was the "gift of the Nile," benefiting agriculturally from the flow of the river downward as it deposited silt along its banks, creating a thriving civilization.

An ancient block of basalt, detailing the greatness of an Egyptian king, became the answer to the riddle of hieroglyphics.

Being able to place events and people into historical context starts with an understanding of Ancient Egypt's chronology divided into dynasties and kingdoms.

The history of Egypt dates back to 9500 BC, with the beginning of Egypt's Pre-dynastic Period.

The Seven Wonders of the World refers to a well known list of seven remarkable construction projects from classical antiquity.

Egyptian creation myths parallel many ancient stories that begin with a lifeless void and end with the begetting of male and female and the establishment of order.

Many examples of Ancient Egyptian jewelry have survived to this day because the Ancient Egyptians made no distinction between jewelry, and amulets worn for protection.

The khopesh was the distinctive sickle-shaped sword used by Ancient Egyptians from the third to first millennia BC. Its forms of use were equally distinctive.

Although Egypt is known for its mummies, many other cultures around the world practiced mummifying their dead.

There are few images of Ancient Egypt more recognizable than that of the mummy. The ancient process of mummification was steeped in religion and ceremony.

The Egyptian language is beautifully demonstrative of how a language can change over time through a natural, philological progression.

Drawing on centuries of wisdom the people of Egypt felt that you could heal body and mind with herbs, fruit and vegetables.

Many bands draw on the mystic and ancient histories of civilizations past, whose pastimes, beliefs and philosophies seem alien to a modern culture.

Ancient Egyptians mummified millions of animals during their 3000 years of reign, preserving almost every type of animal that lived in Egypt.

Egyptian tomb art wasn't just for decoration. It had a magical and religious function in the dead person's journey to the afterlife.

Cats' symbolism is touched with an aura of the unknown, possibly because they are nocturnal animals. The have exhibited psychic ability.

Is it possible to have a heart that is lighter than a feather? To the ancient Egyptians it was not only possible but highly desirable.

Women in Ancient Egypt were able to study and practice medicine alongside the men. Female physicians in Egypt were among the most respected in Egyptian history.

The Amarna tablets are a unique collection of writings from the Egyptian New Kingdom, scribed in the 14th century BCE and re-discovered by Egyptian peasants in 1887.

Dogs may be man's best friend but, for the Persian army at The Battle of Pelusium in 525 B.C., it was the cat who won the day.

Plant medicine is a broad term used to describe various plant disciplines; identify the differences between herbal medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy and aromatherapy.

The utterances of the Pyramid Texts guided the soul of the dead pharaoh safely to the seat of Ra and assured the living that death was not the end.

The Unfinished Obelisk near Aswan in Upper Egypt gives scholars and tourists a fascinating insight into the building processes of ancient Egypt.

Frankincense essential oil has been considered a valuable and precious oil since ancient times; today, Frankincense has a number of uses in aromatherapy.

Nile river cruising from Luxor to Edfu and Esna, then onto Aswan promises history and lots of temple visits. History aside, Egyptian culture is very much alive and exotic

Discovering the Rosetta-Stone was pivotal in unraveling inscriptions found on ancient monuments from Alexandria to Abu Simbel

The hippopotamus is a large and misunderstood animal. Once native to the Nile River, the Ancient Egyptians both feared and worshipped the often destructive creature.

Brief history of the wedding ring, a symbol of marriage and undying love.

Egypt is a hugely popular travel destination boasting over a hundred ancient temples and tombs. This list attempts to detail some of the most popular sights to visit.

Trade and commerce increased as ancient civilizations achieved a dominant, imperial status within the Near East and developed common standards of exchange.

Tutankhamen may conjure the most readily iconic images associated with Egypt's ancient past but his wife, Ankhesenamun, also has a story to tell.

The British Museum is planning shows which will explore West African Sculptures from the Kingdom of Ife, Italian Renaissance Drawings, and the Egyptian Book of the Dead.

Cairo is Egypt's ancient city that has a beautiful blend of old and new with minarets, citadels and bazaars alongside posh buildings and fast food joints.

Isis, the embodiment of the Divine Mother archetype, was and still is revered as one of the most significant deities of ancient Egyptian culture.