Guides and databases: Egyptology: Useful websites

Useful Websites

There are hundreds of websites devoted to the study of ancient Egypt, its archaeology, history, language, and religious practice.The web sites recommended below represent a cross-section of resources and research useful for students studying the subject at university level.

Amarna Project
The project seeks to explore, preserve and study the archaeology of the ancient city of Amarna and its historical context.
Bibliographie des temples de Karnak
Aims to gather all bibliographical references relating to the temples of Karnak.
Egyptology Resources
The website comprises news, digs, institutions and museums, email lists, societies, FAQs, newsgroups.
Hierakonpolis online
Website of the Hierakonpolis Expedition, dedicated to the study of the city and its archaeology.
Patristics, Apocrypha, Coptic Literature and Manuscripts
This Blog is a treasure trove for researchers of Coptic manuscripts.
Theban Mapping Project
Now archived. Since 1978, the Theban Mapping Project had been working to prepare a comprehensive archaeological database of Thebes.

Key Institutions for Egyptology

There are many institutions, societies and institutions dedicated to the study of Ancient Egypt world-wide. A useful directory is provided by the Egyptologists Electronic Forum.