Egyptopedia
An introduction to the answers are offered here, divided into five main categories. Select any of the categories below to explore the Egyptopedia:
Pharaohs
Archaeological Sites
People
Concepts
To
bring the terms to life, we asked three
scholars, an artist, and a budding Egypt enthusiast, to define some of the terms based
on their knowledge and understanding of ancient Egypt. You can watch them explore and
explain the terms in the videos presented throughout this section. The scribe icon, on the
left, identifies terms that are complimented with videos.Many of these terms are in ancient languages and are difficult to pronounce. Click on the term you are viewing to hear its pronunciation.
This Egyptopedia is designed to give you a peek into the complex world of Egyptology and to introduce you to some of the wonderful stories behind the exhibition artwork. It is not a definitive guide, but rather a presentation of different points of view and a starting point for those interested in finding out more about this fascinating subject.