| Explore the cultural treasures of ancient
Egypt with this package of four interactive,
multimedia CD-ROMs. You can take a detailed
journey throughEgypt, from the Sphinx and
the Rosetta Stone to Tutankhamen's tomb
and thebanks of the Nile. The package also
offers 3-D virtual tours of tombs andpyramids,
extensive photographs, animations, audio
commentaries, and slideshows.  Journey
Down the Nile lets you explore pyramids,
temples, andother landmarks. The 18 periods
of Egyptian history are examined, from
theNeolithic Period (6000 B.C.) to the
Modern Age. There is also a section onEgyptology
covering various explorers, pharaohs,
and religion.
The
Age of Pharaohs uncovers the great mysteries
and lives ofEgypt's pharaohs. There is
also a section about everyday life in
ancientEgypt that captures the daily lives
of residents. This CD-ROM also introduces
you to the world of hieroglyphics, the
ancient Egyptian system of writing based
on pictorial symbols.
Wonders
of Past & Present gives you a personal,
3-D virtual tourof Tutankhamen's tomb,
the pyramid of Cheops, Nefertari's tomb,
and a cruisedown the Nile. Explore these
areas by yourself, or take the guided
tour andsimply sit back, listen, and watch.
There are detailed explanations, abeautiful
soundtrack, and an easy-to-use interface.
Voyage
in Egypt has explanations of everything
Egyptian, including a detailed list of
divinities and their functions in Egyptian
religion. There is a special section on
famous ancient Egyptians and explorers,
as well as a comprehensive glossary for
understanding terms associated with Egyptology.
Other categories include architecture,
daily life, science and technology, and
more. Hyperlinked words in the text also
enable you to learn more about a particular
subject. |
