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	HIERO-WRITER The ancient Egyptians wrote using symbols, called hieroglyphics. Use the Hiero-Writer to write your name and other words in hieroglyphics.

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	ancient egypt

Egypt is a country in North Africa. The River Nile runs through Egypt, and it is one of the most fertile places in Africa - people can grow food easily there. People began living in Egypt around 40,000 years ago, and it was the home of one of the most important civilisations, the ancient Egyptians. This civilisation began about 5,000 years ago and lasted about 3,000 years. Learn about the ancient Egyptians with these activities.

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		ancient egyptian animals
		Many animals were important to the ancient Egyptians. Match words and pictures of ancient Egyptian animals.

		how to make a mummy
		A mummy is a dead person or animal that has been preserved after death. Many cultures have made mummies. How did the ancient Egyptians make mummies? Do this activity and find out!

		the river
		Animals were important to the ancient Egyptians. Listen to a song about all the animals living along the river. You can do the actions too!

		the mummy
		Basma and Hossam are on holiday with their parents. They are visiting the Pyramids near Cairo. Read a story about what happens in one of the Pyramids.

		the time travellers - ancient egypt
		Steve, Katie, Lauren and Boff are four friends. Read and listen to a story about an adventure they have one day -when they travel back in time to visit Ancient Egypt.

ancient egyptian animals

Learn about animals that were important to the ancient Egyptians.

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pyramids of giza

How much do you know about the Pyramids? Try a quiz.

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tutankhamun

Learn about King Tutankhamun.

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hieroglyphics

Print a simple version of hieroglyphics.
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flashcards

Print ancient Egyptian animals 1 (160KB)
Print ancient Egyptian animals 2 (128KB)
Print ancient Egyptian animals 3 (93KB)

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