Pyramids and Monuments

Pyramid ChallengeAs an Egyptian vizier, or chief minister, you must undertake the most important project of your career - to build the king's tomb

Development of Pyramids GalleryChart the evolution of the pyramids - magical 'powerhouses' from which the pharaohs would journey into eternal life.

• Egyptian Top Ten Gallery - Some of Egypt's most famous sites, by Michael Wood
• Khufu's Pyramid Complex Gallery - Explore the unmatched grandeur of the Great Pyramid
• A Short History of Pyramidology by Kevin Jackson
• Building the Great Pyramid by Dr Ian Shaw
• The Great Pyramid: Gateway to Eternity by Dr Aidan Dodson

Mummification

Mummies Around the WorldMummification is indelibly associated with ancient Egypt, but many cultures have made use of the technique.

Mummy MakerPrepare the body of Ramose, officer to the king, for burial. Complete your task perfectly, or he will be denied paradise.

Gods and Beliefs

Ancient Egyptian Gods GalleryTheir gods, demons and genies, by Barbara Waterson

Sacred Animals of Ancient Egypt GalleryAnimals played an important part in the ancient Egyptian belief system, with sacred creatures and even pets being preserved for eternity.

• The 'Death in Sakkara' Gallery by Dr Joann Fletcher
• Ancient Egyptian Magic by Dr Geraldine Pinch

Pharaohs and Dynasties

Treasures of Tutankhamun GalleryTutankhamun's tomb is one of the world's most spectacular archaeological finds, despite the young king's relatively obscure life. What makes him so special?

Twelve Great Dynasties of Egypt GalleryExplore the history and development of ancient Egypt through the key dynasties of this mighty civilisation.

• Akhenaten and the Amarna Period by Dr Kate Spence
• Egypt: The End of a Civilisation by Dr Aidan Dodson
• Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis: a royal feud? by Dr Joyce Tyldesley
• Primary Sources of the Old Kingdom by Jaromir Malek
• Ramesses the Great by John Ray
• The End of the Amarna Period by Dr Marc Gabolde
• The Fall of the Egyptian Old Kingdom by Professor Fekri Hassan

Daily Life

Voices from Ancient Egypt GalleryThe letters and inscriptions shown in this gallery offer a unique insight into the world of ancient Egypt, from the biography of a daring explorer to the letters of an angry farmer.

Health Hazards and Cures in Ancient EgyptFrom eye infections to arthritis, uncover the causes of illness in ancient Egypt - and their gruesome cures.

• From Warrior Women to Female Pharaohs: Careers for Women in Ancient Egypt by Dr Joann Fletcher
• The Private Lives of the Pyramid-builders by Dr Joyce Tyldesley
• The Story of the Nile by John Baines

Hieroglyphs

• The Decipherment of Hieroglyphs - Simon Singh explores how heiroglyphs were eventually deciphered.