The document provides an overview of ancient Egypt under the pharaohs through a series of images. It begins with artifacts from the early dynastic period like the Palette of King Narmer. It then discusses the Third Dynasty architect Imhotep and his design of one of the earliest pyramid complexes. Several iconic structures from the Old Kingdom are highlighted, including the Great Pyramids of Giza. Later sections feature artwork, monuments, and objects from the Middle Kingdom through the Ptolemaic Period. A variety of mediums are represented including sculpture, architecture, painting, and artifacts.
2. Death Mask of TutankamenFrom the innermost coffin of his tomb at Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1323 BCE. Gold with inlay of precious stones.360 view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z8mgYyxZBU
3. Palette of King Narmer (left, back; right, front)From Hierakonpolis, Egypt, Predynastic. 3000-2920 BCE. Slate.
4. IMHOTEP, Step Pyramid and mortuary precinct of Djoserhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRK6DTpX5Tshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByeEbkqfRgASaqqara, Egypt, Third Dynasty, 2630-2611 BCE
5. Great Pyramids GizehFourth Dynasty. From bottom, Pyramids of Mekaure ca. 2490-2472 BCE; Khafre ca. 2520-2494 BCE; and Khufu ca. 2551-2528 BCE.
6. Great Sphinx (with Pyramid of Kafre) Gizeh, Egypt, Fourth Dynasty, ca. 2520-2494 BCE. Sandstone.
7. Menkaure and Khamerernebty (?)From Gizeh, Egypt, Fourth Dynasty. ca. 2490-2472 BCE. Graywacke. 46 遜 high.
9. Fragmentary head of Senusret III 12th Dynasty, ca. 1860 BCE, Red quartzite, 6 遜 high
10. Ti watching a hippopotamus huntBODY IN EGYPTIAN ART: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJbkxns8kvgRelief in the mastaba of Ti, Saqqara, Fifth Dynasty, ca. 2450-2350 BCE. Painted limestone