Ancient Egypt

pyramids

“The ancient Egyptians built huge stone pyramids.”

sphinx

“The sphinx is a giant statue with a lion's body.”

mummy

“An Egyptian mummy is wrapped in cloth.”

Pharaoh

“The Pharaoh was the king of ancient Egypt.”

scarab

“The scarab beetle was a lucky symbol in Egypt.”

camel

“The camel carried people across the Egyptian desert.”

ankh

“The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol of life.”

Anubis

“Anubis is the Egyptian god with the head of a jackal.”

eye of Horus

“The eye of Horus was a symbol of protection.”

hieroglyph

“A hieroglyph is a picture that stands for a word.”

Isis

“Isis was an important goddess in ancient Egypt.”

Osiris

“Osiris is the Egyptian god of the afterlife.”

Horus

“Horus is the Egyptian god with the head of a falcon.”

Bastet

“Bastet is the Egyptian goddess shaped like a cat.”

Nefertiti

“Nefertiti was a famous Egyptian queen.”

Thoth

“Thoth is the Egyptian god of writing and wisdom.”

Tutankhamen

“Tutankhamen was a young Egyptian king.”

Sobek

“Sobek is the Egyptian god shaped like a crocodile.”

crook and flail

“The Pharaoh held a crook and flail as a sign of power.”