Explore an ancient civilization that flourished for thousands of years.
The Nile River Valley of 5,000 years ago was the birthplace of a remarkable civilization. Protected from foreign invasion by vast deserts and sustained by fertile soil along the river, the ancient Egyptians developed from a simple agricultural community into a sophisticated society. Under a system of divine kingship, this Egyptian civilization lasted thousands of years and contributed strongly to the later cultures of the Mediterranean and Europe.
Topics covered
- Introduction
- Personal Adornment
- Make-up and Perfume
- Feeding the Household
- Buildings Large and Small
- Family Life
- Education
- Religion
- Funerary Religion
- The Afterlife
| Grade | Curriculum Relevance |
|---|---|
|
Grade 5 |
Heritage and Citizenship: Early Civilizations |
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Grade 12 |
World History |
Components:
- 9 display cases 196 x 69 x 69 cm (77 x 27 x 27 in)
- 2 crates 97 x 64 x 191 cm (38 x 25 x 75 in) containing: 10 display panels 184 x 61 cm (6 x 2 ft) and 10 bases 26 x 64 x 46 cm (10 x 25 x 18 in)
- Display case 110 x 237 x 61 cm (43 x 93 x 24 in)
Space required: 93 square metres (1000 square feet)
Weight: 908 kg (2000 lbs)
Supplementary materials: Exhibition posters, exhibition/installation manual, program ideas and exhibition text
Special requirements
Light levels: 100 lux for nine display cases, 50 lux for case with linen fragment
Relative humidity requirements: stable RH levels throughout the year, within a range of approximately 40-60%
Booking period: 8 weeks
Fee: $1,400 plus shipping cost