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Brennan C., 2 nd Grade Ancient Egyptian Artifacts. Fact. Sarcophaguses held the mummified bodies of people who died in ancient Egypt. F act. Cleopatra was born in 69 BC. She died on
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Brennan C., 2nd Grade Ancient Egyptian Artifacts
Fact • Sarcophaguses held the mummified bodies of people who died in ancient Egypt.
Fact • Cleopatra was born in 69 BC. She died on August 30, 30 B.C. The picture shows an artifact of Cleopatra. Cleopatra was bittenby a poisonous snake. Cleopatra
Facts • Most ancient Egyptian pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs and their families. • The Great Pyramidof Giza is the oldest and largest of three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis.
Facts • Shabtifigures were statues usually in the form of a mummy. • The Egyptians believed that these would magically carry out any work in the afterlife. • Often, 365 Shabti figures were placed in a tomb.That’s one for each day.
Fact • The Ancient Egyptians used a headrest as a pillow.
Fact • An Amulet could also be called a lucky charm. They were often meant to represent one of the many gods.
Facts • The Egyptians loved to decorate their bodies with jewelry. • The Egyptians played a game called Senet.
Resources http://www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/access/egypt/artefacts_egypt.htm http://www.memphis.edu/egypt/artifact.php http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/young_explorers/discover/museum_explorer/ancient_egypt/gods_and_spirits.aspx
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