At the Tomb of Tutankhamen
It is 1923. The tomb of Tutankhamen is about to be opened for the fist time.
You are there >>
Egypt's Hidden Tombs
After 2,600 years a desert oasis yields the long-sought tombs of its legendary governor and his family. Read an excerpt from
National Geographic magazine, see photos,
and more >>
Explore the Pyramids
Go inside Egypt's ancient pyramids—diagrams, photos, maps, a time line, and more cast you
back in time >>
How to Make a Mummy
First, pull clumps of brain matter out through the nose.
Next … well,
you'll see >>
Mysteries of Egypt Movie Preview
See scenes, get film facts, and
send a hieroglyphic postcard to a friend >>
Pharaohs of the Sun
Peer into the world of Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti, who ruled Egypt just long enough to transform the empire's religion, art, and architecture. Photos, multimedia,
and more >>
The Pyramid Builders
An ancient city and graveyard reveal that throngs of skilled citizens—not slaves—toiled over the pharaohs' tombs. Explore the findings in an
online-only photo gallery >>
For Kids
Game: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
How much do you know about life in ancient Egypt?
Prove it! >>
