Explore these sites to learn about the ancient Egyptian pyramids. Includes illustrations and interactive sites. There are links to eThemes Resources on angles and triangles, Modern Egypt, and ancient culture.
Ancient Egypt: the Mythology is dedicated to providing the most detailed and accurate information about the gods, goddesses and religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptian people.
The website is divided into five major sections:
the Gods
An encyclopedia of the major gods and goddesses in Egyptian mythology.
Most Popular: Bastet, Anubis, Osiris
New entries: Renenutet, Baal, Ihy, Reshep
the Myths
The major myths & folktales of the ancient Egypt.
Most Popular: Isis & Osiris, The Story of Re, The Great Queen Hatshepsut
the Symbols
A guide to common symbols in ancient Egyptian art and religion.
Most Popular: Scarab, Colors, Eye of Horus
the Land
Articles about Egyptian religion as practiced in local cult centers like Thebes, Memphis & Heliopolis. Also, includes articles about Egyptian history & daily life.
Most Popular: the Ennead of Heliopolis, Common Myths about Cleopatra, the Funerary Texts
the Resources
A collection of links to other quality websites about ancient Egypt.
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.
