Meet the ancient pharaohs, gods, kings, queens, monuments; dive the Virtual Red Sea; or use the hieroglphics converter. Official site of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.

Answers frequently asked questions about the seven wonders including why just seven, who picked them, and what is the difference between the seven wonders and the seven ancient wonders.

Ancient technology and human prehistory in ancient civilizations of China, Egypt, Greece, India, Latin America, Mesopotamia, Vikings and North America.

Includes articles, timeline and multimedia zone.

Interactive exhibit explores feudal life, homes, clothing, health, arts and entertainment, religion, and town life. Includes activities on cathedrals, clothing, art, and medical practices.

Interactive site tells who build the pyramids and how old they are. Also includes an overview of Ancient Egypt as well as an introduction to hieroglyphs. From PBS.

Discover tales of astronomers, merchants, archaeologists, epic heroes and ruthless kings. Explore a palace, the library of an astronomer and the Royal Tombs of Ur; then, build your own ziggurat. From the British Museum.

Includes a comparison of ancient and modern Olympics, essays about the history of the Olympics, and stories of ancient Olympic athletes.

Devoted to the tombs and mastabas of ancient Egypt. Includes photos and maps. [English and French].

Archaeologists in Egypt`s Valley of the Kings have been posting their discoveries on the web nearly as soon as they are made. Over 100 rooms have been discovered already.

Includes information on Egyptian life, gods and goddesses, mummification, rulers, pyramids, temples, time, trade, and writing, as well as games to play online. From the British Museum.

A fictional, but historically accurate castle based on Nottingham Castle as it was in about 1480.

Egyptian web site designed and developed specially for kids around the globe. Information, games, and history. Website in English, French, and Arabic.

Provides information for kids and amateur Egyptologists. Includes clip art, lesson plans, activity ideas, and facts about mummies.

An interactive site designed for 7-10 year olds, including a fun quiz.

Includes biographies of emperors, timelines, interactive maps, and sections on Roman society and the military.

A photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens.

Provides the location, history, and a brief description of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers a readable history of the city by period, with a map for each and photographs and information on surviving historic buildings. English and Hebrew versions available.

Can you name the seven wonders? Easy and fun. From CNN interactive.

Illustrated site traces the conqueror`s life from his childhood to his death.