welcome page >> ancient egypt pages >> study courses >> books and reading >> egyptology articles >> contact us >>

Egyptian civilisation was one of the greatest and longest lived in the ancient world, lasting for over three thousand years. Now, thousands of years later, this civilisation still continues to fascinate and captivate the imagination, and the popular images of the pyramids, the sphinx, the great temples and the Nile are familiar the world over.

EgyptologyOnline welcomes visits from all individuals who have an interest in Ancient Egypt. Use the cartouche style buttons on the left and the links throughout the site to navigate your way around.

EgyptologyOnline™ provides news, study aids, recommended book lists, and a wealth of interesting and factual information concerning this unique and fascinating subject.

Our main section of the site covers the complete spectrum of life as it was (or rather how we know it was) in Ancient Egypt. Comprehensive sections cover daily life, the complex religious and cult beliefs, burials, tombs and mummification, known chronology, major monuments, pharaohs, and even Coptic Egypt - the early Christian era. Click here to discover the world of Ancient Egypt >>

Are you interested in learning more about the fascinating subject of Ancient Egypt? In conjunction with the National Home Study College, we can offer you a range of distance learning courses covering a variety of archæological and Ancient Egyptian subjects. These study programs are introductory courses ideal for enthusiastic beginners, and assume no previous academic knowledge. Visit our study courses page for more information >>

For the more erudite amongst you, our resident specialist Tony has put together a collection of academic articles on various topics of interest on Ancient Egyptian life. Features include "just who was buried in tomb KV55?" Identifying the occupant of tomb KV55 has been the source of many books and much Egyptological debate. In this article Tony examines the known facts in order to try and ascertain the most likely candidate of the "unknown" body. Other articles include: "Unravelling the mummy mystery", "The life of Ramesses the Great", and "The early dynastic and Old Kingdom periods." Click here to see more >>

In conjunction with Amazon.co.uk, we are pleased to offer an online book purchasing service. You can check out our extensive recommended reading booklists, see the latest Amazon recommendations (updated every time you refresh your page) and search the entire Amazon database for the titles or products of your choice. Simply select any of the links situated throughout the site for our reading and books page, or the Amazon links. There are a wealth of publications out there, just waiting to be read! Click here for reading and books >>

You can return to this page at any time by clicking on the Wadjet Eye of Horus symbol (shown left). Enjoy your visit and please make sure you come back again soon!