Welcome to the gateway to a journey back in time.... Some 5000 years ago a civilization was just awakening that would still leave us mesmerized by it's beauty, it's knowledge, it`s culture, it's love of life and their preparation and belief in a better life to come in the "afterlife". This civilization was, of course, that of Ancient Egypt. On our journey we will be able to see how this great land evolved to become a strong and unified country under the leadership of their kings, known as pharaohs, who were believed to have to been descended from the "Gods". We will see who the rulers of this great land were and find out about some significant events throughout it's history. We will learn about the religious beliefs of the people, the Gods and Goddesses that they worshiped and their burial practices. We can visit some of the wonderful monuments that are still standing today, thousands of years after they were first built and learn about the design of these temples, tombs and funerary monuments. At the end of our journey, hopefully you will have fallen under the magical spell that this ancient culture still casts over all who search for it. Prepare to embark on your journey, all you need to travel is an open mind and a willingness to listen to the voices that still call to us telling their stories of this ancient land. "Copyright belonging to Diane J Day 2001-2006. Where material has been used from sources not belonging to myself this has been acknowledged. Details of copyright ownership has been disclosed, where this has been known. If I have overlooked or labelled the copyright details wrongly please contact me and I will correct or remove the item. All other material on this site belongs to the author and is covered by copyright as such. If anyone wishes to use any of the material contained within the site could they please contact the copyright holder(s) for permission." The pictures at the top of the page are of Karnak, Philae and the Colossi of Memnon by David Roberts. Courtesy of Mr Bill Petty, President of Museum Tours at http://www.museum-tours.com/ Send an Internet Greeting Card Enter Card ID Number to Pickup Your Greeting Card This site is constantly being updated. Please check back frequently to see the latest additions.