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Description (October 3, 2005)
Theban Mapping Project
- This website will enhance in depth study of ancient Egypt. The
site is a comprehensive archaeological database of Thebes, one of
the world's most important archaeological zones with thousands of
tombs and temples. At this site you can investigate information
about each tomb, view a compilation of more than 2000 images, interact
with models of each tomb, measure, pan, and zoom over 250 detailed
maps, elevations, and sections, watch video of sixty-five narrated
tours, and explore a 3D recreation of a tomb. Zoom in to see individual
architectural details of temples and palaces as well as the topography
of the area.
Curriculum Integration
- Use the Interactive
Timeline (Prehistoric - Byzantine periods of Egyptian history)
as a guide to developing a detailed timeline of a period of interest
to you.
- Select articles
in researching the development of the Valley of the Kings. Choose
from the photographs, maps and drawings that help illustrate them.
Develop a PowerPoint presentation of the cultural practices that
have influenced and shaped the construction and utilization of
the tombs.
- Design and decorate a tomb using a Paint program.
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