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Narmer Palette Coloring Page Printout

by Scott Peters, author of Secret of the Egyptian Curse and Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll

Download coloring page printout » Thanks to Narmer.org for the fantastic images!
What is the Narmer Palette?The Narmer Palette is a two-sided carved stone tablet that depicts Narmer’s accomplishments.

Who was Narmer?King Narmer is often credited with being Egypt's first pharaoh.
Want to learn more about King Narmer?10 AMAZING Facts About King NARMER »


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Worksheet: Egyptian Gods & Goddesses

Today we have a fun Egyptian Deities worksheet for you! 
Research these four (4) ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, and then write their name and a short description about each.
To get you started, here is a link to help you research the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt.
To complete this activity, print this worksheet We hope you enjoy this learning activity about the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt.
For more fun, useful worksheets, please visit our Teacher Zone. 
If yo...

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Worksheet

Today we have a fun Egyptian Deities worksheet for you! 
Research these four (4) ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, and then write their name and a short description about each.
To get you started, here is a link to help you research the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt.
To complete this activity, print this worksheet We hope you enjoy this learning activity about the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt.
For more fun, useful worksheets, please visit our Teacher Zone. 
If yo...

When Did Hieroglyphics END?

Today's post answers 3 burning questions about ancient Egyptianhieroglyphics:

1. When did hieroglyphics end?2. Why did hieroglyphics end?3. What was happening in the rest of the world when hieroglyphics ended?
If you're reading this post, you're definitely familiar with the ancient Egyptian writing system made up of mysterious symbols. The hieroglyphic alphabet lasted at least 2,500 years, which is quite impressive!

But if you've got questions such as when did people stop using h...

THE LETTER "V" in Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Viper = V in hieroglyphicsThe viper is the Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol for the letter "V".
It's pronounced "vvv"
The viper symbol can also be used for the letter "F" as they're pronounced in a similar way.
A third use of the viper symbol is as a possessive pronoun, meaning his, hers, or its. When used in this way, the symbol generally comes after the noun it modifies, rather than before as is done in the English language.
5 Cool facts about the Viper:The hieroglyphic symbol is based on the horne...

MOVIE: 25 Fun Facts About ANCIENT EGYPT!

Today we have a fun video from Go90 with 25 Facts about ancient Egypt. 
So click play, sit back and prepare to be amazed, puzzled, startled, and even a little grossed out.
Don't say we didn't warn you!


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FACTS: 42 Facts About CLEOPATRA

Cleopatra by John William WaterhouseHow Much Do You Know About Cleopatra?
Everyone has heard about Egypt's famous queen and pharaoh, Cleopatra, but this post might just amaze you. Test your knowledge and prepare to be stunned by this huge collection of fun facts about Queen Cleopatra VII!

Amazing mysteries surround the timeline of Cleopatra's life and death, and some massive scandals, too. Read on to learn more.


1. Birth and death of a memorable queen:
CleopatraVII was born 69 BC and comm...

CLEOPATRA | 42 Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Cleopatra by John William WaterhouseHow Much Do You Know About Cleopatra?
Everyone has heard about Egypt's famous queen and pharaoh, Cleopatra, but this post might just amaze you. Test your knowledge and prepare to be stunned by this huge collection of fun facts about Queen Cleopatra VII!

Amazing mysteries surround the timeline of Cleopatra's life and death, and some massive scandals, too. Read on to learn more.


1. Birth and death of a memorable queen:
CleopatraVII was born 69 BC and comm...

CLEOPATRA | 42 Startling, Fascinating Facts

Cleopatra by John William WaterhouseHow Much Do You Know About Cleopatra?
Everyone has heard about Egypt's famous queen and pharaoh, Cleopatra, but how much do you really know? Test your knowledge with this huge collection of stunning, fun facts about Queen Cleopatra VII!

Amazing mysteries surround the timeline of Cleopatra's life and death, and some massive scandals, too. Read on and prepare to be surprised.


1. Birth and death of a memorable queen:
CleopatraVII was born 69 BC and committ...

Cleopatra | 42 Startling, Fascinating Facts

Cleopatra by John William WaterhouseHow Much Do You Know About Cleopatra?
Everyone has heard about Egypt's famous queen and pharaoh, Cleopatra, but how much do you really know? Test your knowledge with this huge collection of stunning, fun facts about Queen Cleopatra VII!

Amazing mysteries surround the timeline of Cleopatra's life and death, and some massive scandals, too. Read on and prepare to be surprised.


1. Birth and death of a memorable queen:
CleopatraVII was born 69 BC and committ...