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"Black Pharaohs"
February 2008 National Geographic
Article Summary: For 75 years, Nubian kings ruled over ancient Egypt, reunifying the country and
building an empire. Until recently, theirs was a chapter of history lost in the shadows.
Lesson Plans
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
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Classroom Companion
"Black Pharaohs"
February 2008 National Geographic
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Interactive Features
Ancient Egypt
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
This resource, from the British Museum, presents information about ancient Egyptian geography,
mummification, the pyramids, Egyptian writing, and much more.
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"Black Pharaohs"
February 2008 National Geographic
Sabaka
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/people_n2/ppersons1_n2/sabaka.html
This resource from HyperHistory Online is a brief biography of Egyptian Pharaoh Sabaka. His founding of
the 25th dynasty and revival of ancient customs are discussed briefly.
Sudan
http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/places/countries/country_sudan.html
Read information about the geography, history, culture and economy of Sudan in this National Geographic
resource.
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"Black Pharaohs"
February 2008 National Geographic
Magazine Articles
King Tut
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0506/feature1/index.html
This National Geographic Magazine feature focuses on King Tut. There is an excerpt from a June 2005
article about how scientists used modern technology including CT scans in an attempt to reveal more
about the mysterious boy king's life and death.
Maps
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"Black Pharaohs"
February 2008 National Geographic
News Articles
Photos
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Classroom Companion
"Black Pharaohs"
February 2008 National Geographic
Videos
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is a place for educators of all kinds to get teaching materials, discuss teaching methods and issues raised
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