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elcome to our virtual temple. Ancient Egyptians made offerings to many gods and goddesses as well as to their deceased family members. Giving offerings was an important part of their religion; it also fueled their economy. Explore this section of our web site to learn more about the concept of offerings and what items made up a typical Egyptian offering table. When the exhibition was on view at the Museum, you could select images and write poems to make you own special offering to the gods. Now that the exhibition is closed you can see the offerings people made. You can stil select images with your mouse to create a virtual offering.

Country Profile: Egypt PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Except for the Nile valley, Egypt is desert and semi-desert. The most rugged parts are in the Sinai peninsula, where Mount Catherine reaches 2,637 metres (8,650 feet). The western desert, mostly plateau, falls to altitudes below sea level, as in the Qattara Depression, towards the Mediterranean.

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