My Teenage Life in Egypt

R esearch projects

You can research many fascinating aspects of Egypt. Here are a few ideas. 1. Some people believe there was a curse on the discov- erers of King Tut’s tomb. Write a short report on why people think this is the case. 2. Read about how the Egyptians made mummies out of their dead, ancient pharaohs, and see if you can make your own using a doll. 3. Nearly all pharaohs were men. Two notable female pharaohs were Hatshepsut and Cleopatra. Read more about them and why they were outstanding leaders. 4. Look into Napoleonic forces’ discovery of the Rosetta Stone and how it helped scholars understand ancient Egypt. What made it the key to unlocking hieroglyph- ics?

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