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Archaeology of Egypt Group: The New Kingdom

Archaeology of Egypt Group: The New Kingdom. Group members: Linda, Annette, Gene, and William. 1.Understanding Egypt with Archaeological Finds of  Ancient Egypt. The Rosetta Stone. Rosetta Stone. - stone with writing on it - two languages  - three types of writing - carved in 196 B.C.

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Archaeology of Egypt Group: The New Kingdom

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  1. Archaeology of EgyptGroup: The New Kingdom Group members: Linda, Annette, Gene, and William

  2. 1.Understanding Egypt with Archaeological Finds of  Ancient Egypt

  3. The Rosetta Stone Rosetta Stone - stone with writing on it - two languages  - three types of writing - carved in 196 B.C. - found in 1799 at Rosetta - located in British Museum Credits to:jbparker

  4. King Tutankhamun's (Tut's) Tomb King Tut's Tomb - undiscovered for 3,000 years - in Valley of the Kings - small compared to others Credits to:MizieB

  5. Great Pyramid of Giza Pyramid of Giza - one of the biggest pyramids in the world - 450 feet high - 756 feet long - in Giza, Egypt Credits to: Emily Whale

  6. 2. History and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt that Benefit Modern Societies

  7. Sphinxes Sphinx of Hatshepsut - believed to protect Egypt - Sphinx of Hatshepsut - next to Pyramid of Giza Credits to: dmalantic

  8. Obelisk in Karnak temple Obelisk - monuments - written in hieroglyphics Credits to: cheesy42

  9. Papyrus Papyrus - thick paper-like  material - made by pith of  papyrus plant Credits to: Ian W Scott

  10. Hieroglyphics Hieroglyphics on the wall in a Egyptian temple - Egyptian writing  system - one of the world's  first writing systems Credits to: Jamie Jermain

  11. Jewelry Eye of Horus - famous for amulets - meant to protect the owner from evil khefts - popular one is the Eye of Horus. - another popular one is the head of Isis. Credits to: suzuran2008

  12. Paintings Ancient Egyptian wall - everywhere in Egypt - in pharaoh's temple - in pharaoh's tomb Credits to:ggnyc

  13. Pyramids Pyramid of Giza - gigantic monument - pharaohs buried inside - famous one is Pyramid of Giza Credits to:dustinkeirstead

  14. 3. We have a lot of things left from  Ancient Egypt...

  15. Egyptian Entertainment playing instruments - music for Pharaoh - hunt hippos with professionals As found:here

  16. Amulets Ankh - bring protection - believed to bring good luck Credits to:pjen

  17. Physical Appearances Perfume and Cosmetics - cosmetics - perfume - body oil As found: here

  18. Bibliography 1. Irvin, Dr. Judith. The Ancient World. Florida: Holt McDougal,  July 2001. 2. Tyldesley, Joyce. Egypt. New York: Weldon Owen Inc., 2007. 3. Dr. Stanley M. Burstein and Dr. Richard Shek. Ancient Civilizations Through the Renaissance. Florida: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2012. 4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2000-2011 12/11/11 <http://www.metmuseum.org/>. 5. Kettering University. 2011 Kettering University. 12/11/11 <http://www.kettering.edu/>.

  19. Thank you for your attention!

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