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Ethnologue - Languages of Egypt Ethnologue - Languages of Egypt- Information about the living languages of the African country including population, region, classification, dialects and alternate names. The Language of Old Nubia The Language of Old Nubia- An account of the Nubian languages, with specific reference to Egyptian variants. Griffith Institute Griffith Institute- This renowned research institute, which has "the largest specialized Egyptological archive in the world," includes the records of Howard Carter's excavation of… Egypt's Forgotten Treasures Egypt's Forgotten Treasures- Zahi Hawass describes the search of the entire Egyptian Museum and storage sites across Egypt for artifacts to comprise an unprecedented exhibit marki… Digital Egypt for Universities Digital Egypt for Universities- This "learning and teaching resource for higher education" contains information on all aspects of Egyptian history, society, and culture from 4000 … Oxyrhynchus: A City and its Texts Oxyrhynchus: A City and its Texts- Online version of the exhibition of the same name, celebrating 100 years of publication of The Oxyrhynchus Papyri; contains information and imag… Railways In the Nile Valley (Until 1935) Railways In the Nile Valley (Until 1935)- This history of Egypt's railway system begins with an overview of the country's place in the region's travel and trade, recounts establis… Climate Threatens Egypt's Treasures Climate Threatens Egypt's Treasures- Examines the problem of higher humidity in the Nile River Valley, and its effects on ancient objects and buildings; by Malcolm Billings, BBC N… The Sudanese Travels of Theodoro Krump, 1700-1702 The Sudanese Travels of Theodoro Krump, 1700-1702- A summary of this traveller's journey through Egypt and on to Sudan; by Jay Spaulding, at Kean University. Huge Crater Found in Egypt Huge Crater Found in Egypt- Report on the discovery, by Boston University researchers Farouk El-Baz and Eman Ghoneim, of crater “Kebira,” more than twice as big as the next larges… Huge Impact Crater Found in Egypt Huge Impact Crater Found in Egypt- BBC News report that a giant meteorite crater (named "Kebira" -- which means "large" in Arabic -- and also relates to the crater's physical loca… WWW-VL History - Egypt WWW-VL History - Egypt- Multilingual collection of web resources relating to the history of the country. Egypt Keeps Muslim Brotherhood Boxed In Egypt Keeps Muslim Brotherhood Boxed In- Dan Murphy examines the Muslim Brotherhood's origins, history and violent past, current restructuring as an Islamic democratic model, and … Egypt: 1952-1956 Egypt: 1952-1956- A collection of uncaptioned black-and-white photographs taken in Egypt by Don H. Church during the 1950s. Egypt Investigates Resort Attacks Egypt Investigates Resort Attacks- Reports on the 23 July 2005 attacks in Sharm al-Sheikh, Egypt, including background, maps, news reports, reaction, and video; from BBC News. Egyptology Forum Egyptology Forum- Discuss Ancient Egypt and other Nile Valley cultures and civilizations; an amateur Egyptology forum with diverse subjects. Egypt: A Travelogue Egypt: A Travelogue- A photo essay, with explanatory text, of contemporary life in rural and urban Egypt: Land and People, the Nile; Aswan, the Dam, Lake Nasser, and Abu Simbel; G… Survey of Decorative Stones in the Mosques and Other Islamic Buildings of the Pre-Ottoman Period in Cairo, Egypt Survey of Decorative Stones in the Mosques and Other Islamic Buildings of the Pre-Ottoman Period in Cairo, Egypt- Report on a survey conducted from 1996 to 2000, with an Introduct… Sheik Hassan Maamoun Sheik Hassan Maamoun- Biography, photographs, and other information on Sheik Hassan Maamoun, who served Egypt as head of the Supreme Islamic Jurisprudence Court, El Mofti of the R… Francis Frith (1822-1898) Francis Frith (1822-1898)- Brief biography of Frith, and checklist, index, and thumbnails of photographs taken during Frith's three photographic expeditions to Egypt, 1856-1860; f… Declaration Between the United Kingdom and France Respecting Egypt and Morocco, Together with the Secret Articles Signed at the Same Time Declaration Between the United Kingdom and France Respecting Egypt and Morocco, Together with the Secret Articles Signed at the Same Time- Text of these documents, signed in Londo… Muhammad Ali's Tax Inspectors Muhammad Ali's Tax Inspectors- From the Chronicles of al-Jabarti, contributed by C. R. Pennell, National University of Singapore; from Don Mabry's Historical Text Archive. Muhammad Ali - Firman of Appointment as Pasha of Egypt Muhammad Ali - Firman of Appointment as Pasha of Egypt- Translation of the firman issued by the Ottoman sultan in 1840, contributed by C. R. Pennell, National University of Singap… Egy.com - Cairo's Recollections Online Egy.com - Cairo's Recollections Online- Samir Raafat offers a variety of articles, photos, and references dealing with 19th and 20th century aspects of Cairo, Egypt's 1000-year-ol… Egypt World Egypt World- History of Egypt in summary form. David Roberts Gallery of 19th Century Lithographs David Roberts Gallery of 19th Century Lithographs- All 124 Egypt pictures -- architecture, monuments, people, and scenic views -- of Egypt in the 19th century by Scottish artist D… Chronology of Attacks on Tourist Targets in Egypt Chronology of Attacks on Tourist Targets in Egypt- Lists and describes recorded instances of terrorist activity against tourists of any nationality in Egypt since 1992. World Heritage Sites in Egypt World Heritage Sites in Egypt- Lists and links to detailed information on the individual UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Egypt. Siwa Oasis Siwa Oasis- Briefly describes this oasis in western Egypt and provides a short chronological history, with links to key terms; from Encyclopaedia of the Orient. History of Egypt History of Egypt- Published by the Ministry of Tourism, Egypt, and the Egyptian Tourist Authority; over 40 essays on all periods of Egyptian history, from Lower Paleolithic to Bri… Orders, Decorations and Medals of Egypt Orders, Decorations and Medals of Egypt- Full-color ribbon charts and individual images of orders, decorations, and medals, along with descriptions and award criteria, are separat… Color Me Egypt: Color Me Egypt:- Egyptian history written for kids, a coloring book, and a coloring contest. Egyptian Gets $27 Million for Mohammed's Arrest Tip Egyptian Gets $27 Million for Mohammed's Arrest Tip- In dispatch dated March 12, 2003, Kelli Arena, CNN Justice Correspondent, reports that an unnamed Egyptian radical will get $2… Egypt's homosexuals find home in cyberspace Egypt's homosexuals find home in cyberspace- The BBC reports that Egypt’s gay men are turning to the web to find a space where they can meet because of harsh punishments handed do… Focus on Egypt Focus on Egypt- Monitored discussion group. El-Shella.com El-Shella.com- Forum that allows Egyptians, expats, and Arabs around the world to share and exchange life experiences and business contacts. Amnesty International USA - Egypt Amnesty International USA - Egypt- News, reports and success stories for the country including AI Annual Report entries for the past ten years. [English, Spanish] Human Rights Watch - Egypt Human Rights Watch - Egypt- Reports, background briefings, testimony, press releases and commentary on the human rights situation in the country. Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung- A non-profit institution promoting social democracy. UNDP in Egypt UNDP in Egypt- Official United Nations Development Programme site provides news, speeches, statements and publications along with information about its activities, progress, Mille… British Council - Egypt British Council - Egypt- Registered UK charity for education, culture and development services provides news and information about its facilities and programs in the country. Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Egypt Eldis - Country and Region Profiles: Egypt- Database of online development policy, practice and research documents, searchable by sector or keywords. Includes index to British Lib… US State Department - Human Rights Report: Egypt US State Department - Human Rights Report: Egypt- 2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, internat… Directory of Development Organizations - Egypt Directory of Development Organizations - Egypt- Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universiti… Sawiris Foundation Sawiris Foundation- Family foundation dedicated to social development in Egypt, focusing on projects geared towards job creation, entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunitie… UNICEF - At a Glance: Egypt UNICEF - At a Glance: Egypt- Newsline, priorities, programs and statistics from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Coptic Orphans Coptic Orphans- A Christian organization aiding orphaned and poverty stricken children in the poorest areas of Egypt. The Institute Of Cultural Affairs, ICA MENA The Institute Of Cultural Affairs, ICA MENA- Description of the organisation and its community development activities. Includes information on projects, staffing and partners. Hands Along the Nile Development Services (HANDS) Hands Along the Nile Development Services (HANDS)- US-based organization working to support community development in Egypt and to promote understanding between America and the Mid… Photoscapes: Egypt 2006 Photoscapes: Egypt 2006- Over 200 images taken by Alexander Blumenau in Cairo and on a Nile cruise in the spring.