Hieroglyphics - Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt was a civilization of ancient Northeastern Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in the place that is now the country Egypt.

Locate the Red Sea.

The Green Line is The Nile River which runs through Egypt.

The Ancient Egyptians built Pyramids to keep their rulers when they died.

Egyptian rulers were called Pharaohs.

Pharaohs were considered God on Earth.

The tomb of King Tut, who became Pharaoh when he was only 9 years old!

Ancient Egypt had been around since the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3050–2686 BC).

This means they were around when the Sumerians were around.

Egyptians had their own written language called Hieroglyphics (High-Row-Glif-Fix).

The Ancient Egyptian alphabet is made up of pictures or symbols that make up letters.

Can you spell out your name?

Ancient Egypt Picture Gallery

The three great pyramids of Giza

If you scrolled down and saw this picture, ask Mr. Burns to tell you the story of Gouverneur Morris!