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toc = All Civilizations =

**BOOKS**
Search for a library book here**.**
 * NOTE:** Many books have already been set aside for you in the library.

Facts on File - Ancient Civilizations
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SIRS Researcher
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**WEBSITES**

 * **Best of History**


 * ** Timelines of the Ancient Civilizations**


 * **Godchecker**
 * Mythology from around the world, including sections on Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, Incan, Mayan, Mesopotamian, and more.**


 * ** Digital Maps**
 * A collection of digital maps from different time periods including the Ancient times.**

= Specific Civilizations =

**Shang (Ancient China, Shang Dynasty, The Bronze Age)**

 * The British Museum: Ancient China**
 * Topics include Geography, Crafts & Artisians, Time, Writing, and Tombs & Ancestors.**


 * A Visual Sourcebook for Chinese Civilization**
 * Information on and images of the geography, archeology, religion, calligraphy, military technology, paintings, homes, gardens, clothing, and graphic arts of the Ancient Chinese civilization, accompanied by questions to provoke further thinking.**

**Maya (Mesoamericans, Ancient Mexico)**

 * Collapse - The Maya**
 * Why did the Mayan culture collapse? Search for clues in this online activity.**


 * Maya Civilization**
 * Explores the people, geography, history, religion, and cities of this ancient civilization.**


 * Mundo Maya**
 * Topics include History, Daily Life, Archeology, Nature, and more.**


 * Mayan Kids**
 * Read about the Mayan people, Pyramids, and beliefs.**


 * Chichen Itza**
 * Explore one of the great cities of the Ancient Maya.**


 * Ancient Mexico**
 * The art, culture, and history of ancient Mesoamerica. Features an interactive map of the ancient world of the Aztecs, Mayas, and their predecessors.**


 * Article on the collapse of this civilization**
 * A reprint of a New York Times article outlining a new theory about the Anasazi collapse.**


 * Mythology of the Mayans**
 * Read the mythological stories of the Mayans.**


 * The Mesoamerican Ballgame**
 * Learn about the ballgame that the Mayas and other Mesoamericans played. In the "Explore World" section there is a section on the Mayas that describes their culture, artwork, and how they played the ballgame. Click on "Experience the Ballgame" to play the game.**


 * Mayan History**
 * Learn about Maya religious beliefs, mathematics, architecture, and more. Includes a map and a timeline with nice pictures.**


 * Images of the Maya**
 * This is a photo essay that explores the culture of the Maya people including the art, clothing, and Mayan symbols. Click on the arrow at the bottom of the page to enter the exhibit.**

**Ancient Egypt**

 * Ancient Egypt: The British Museum**
 * At this site from the British Museum, learn about Egyptian life, geography, gods & goddesses, mummification, Pharaohs, pyramids, temples, timekeeping, trades and writing.**


 * BBC: Ancient History - Egyptians**
 * Learn about the fall of Egypt, the history of the Nile, the pyramids, and much more.**


 * Life in Ancient Egypt**
 * The Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Egypt exhibit explores daily life, customs, gods and religion, and more. Click on photographs to enlarge the picture and receive more information about the object.**


 * Mysteries of Egypt**
 * Learn about ancient Egypt's geography, religion, daily life, government, and much more.**


 * Odyssey Egypt**
 * Learn about the people, their daily lives, death & burial, and more.**


 * Timelines of Ancient Egypt**

Indus Valley (Ancient India)
A Complete Guide to the Indus Civilization Excellent site on the rise of this civilization and its culture. Many images too.

The Ancient Indus Valley Lots of information and images on this ancient civilization.

Minoan Crete (Ancient Greece, Late Bronze Age)
History of the Minoan Crete Read about the rise and fall of this civilization. Includes links to Minoan culture, architecture, map, and more.

Minoa, Mycena, and The Greek Dark Ages Read about the Minoans, the land, the religion, history, and culture.

Map of Minoan Crete Period

Ancient Mesopotamia
Life in Mesopotamia Learn about the ancient Mesopotamians and how they helped shape life as we know it today.

The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago: Ancient Mesopotamia

Timeline of Mesopotamian History

The History of Ancient Sumeria

The British Museum: Mesopotamia