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Archaeology Online...ancient Indian civilizations... India is indeed a place of great antiquity and great mystery dig™, published with the Archaeological Institute of America, lets young people share in the thrill of archaeological discovery while learning about the cultural, scientific, and architectural traits and beliefs of different societies. Eternal Egypt - Explore over 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization through interactive maps, timelines, libraries, and types of artifacts, virtual environments, remote cameras, three-dimensional models, and more. EternityTravel.com - Step-by-step guide for an ancient Egyptian trip to the afterlife. Walk through your virtual mummification preparation by choosing a tomb, mummification "spa" treatment, and mummy case. Lucy's Legacy ...Houston Museum of Natural Science provides an exciting look at evolution in light of the findings of "Lucy," a 3.2 million year-old fossilized Hominid whose remains were discovered in 1974. Scroll the viewer from side to side to observe this progression or click on the links on the top of the page to learn more about discovering and dating fossils. This is a great hands on site. National Geographic Virtual Dig...provides users with an opportunity to conduct their own virtual dig. Chip away at the earth with a hammer, brush away the dust, then ship your crate off to the lab. Three different locations are available in this remarkably detailed interactive exercise. Neferchichi’s Tomb
- Lesson Plans: For teachers and homeschooling parents. Don’t miss
the Fruity Pharaohs mummification simulation activity! All About Mummies:
More than you ever need to know! Pharaohs: Short biographies of some of
the more well-known pharaohs of Egypt.
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