1. Extension from Ancient Civilization Travel Guide Lesson Touring Ancient Civilizations

2. “Map of the World” Click on the circles to the right to discover the amazing places from some of the world’s ancient civilizations…

3. Visit Ancient Rome in 3-D with Google Earth!! Legend has it that Rome was established in 753 BC by the twin brothers Romulus and Remus. The twins were descendants of the Latin King Numitor and had been left for dead by his evil brother Amulius. According to myth, the babies were rescued and raised by a she-wolf. By 509 BC the Romans had established a Republic. Like our government, they had a system with a Senate that separated powers and created checks and balances. With this system, the Romans eventually built an empire.

4. Home DAVID ILIFF http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Colosseum_in_Rome,_Italy_- _April_2007.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Colosseum_in_Rome,_Italy_- _April_2007.jpg At the center of the city is the Roman Coliseum, the largest built during the Roman Empire. It housed over 50,000 guests and is an amazing example of roman architecture, although today it shows centuries of damage from bandits and earthquakes. Trajan’s Market built by Apollodorus of Damascus somewhere around AD 100

5. Καλώς ήλθατε στην Ελλάδα (Welcome to Greece!) Top destination spots…. Athens: The Parthenon is a “must see” destination. Built in 447 B.C., this temple was built to honor Greek goddess Athena. The Parthenon sits at the top of a hill, and has beautiful views overlooking the city.

6. Home Mount Olympus is the highest mountain range in Greece. In Greek Mythology the mountain was known as the home to the 12 Hellenistic gods. If you are looking for an adventure, Mount Olympus is the place to visit! Monastiraki Flea Market: The self-proclaimed liveliest square in Athens showcases the rich culture of Greece. The square that Monastiraki is placed in has been a popular spot since ancient times. There are numerous cafes, clothing shops, jewelry stores, and other spots that tourists should visit to experience the true culture of Greece.

7. “Ancient Egypt was an ancient of eastern North Africa concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in what is now the modern country of Egypt.” “The success of ancient Egyptian civilization stemmed partly from its ability to adapt to the conditions of the Nile River Valley. The predictable flooding and controlled Irrigation of the fertile valley produced surplus crops, which fueled social development and culture.” Write your name in Hieroglyphics: http://www.snaithprimary. eril.net/egindex.htm Music of Ancient Egypt: http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=U776dQVnEQI

8. Home “Hieroglyphics date to c. 3200 BC, and is composed of some 500 symbols. A hieroglyph can represent a word, a sound, or a silent determinative; and the same symbol can serve different purposes in different contexts. Hieroglyphs were a formal script, used on stone monuments and in tombs, that could be as detailed as individual works of art.” “The Pharaoh was the absolute monarch of the country and, at least in theory, wielded complete control of the land and its resources. The king was the supreme military leader and head of the government, who relied on a bureaucracy of officials to manage his affairs.”

9. Click above to watch a short video The Himalayan Mountains used to be part of Ancient China. For many years they acted as a barrier protecting the Chinese from invasion. Today they include 10 of the highest mountain peaks in the world including the tallest Mount Everest. At a length of over 3,700 miles long the Great Wall of China took over 1,700 years to complete. It was built by the First Emperor Qin as a northern barrier to protect the land from Mongolian invaders. They say that “Each stone in the wall represents a life lost in the wall’s construction.” 29,029 feet tall

10. Home The Silk Road was included several routes from China to Rome. The journey was over 4,000 miles long but allowed China to trade silk, ivory, spices and other valuable resources including ideas with the Ancient Romans. More recently, over 6,000 men made of terracotta (clay) was uncovered in a tomb. The men are full sized figures dressed like Ancient Chinese warriors and were found standing in military order. Even more amazing no two soldiers look alike! Very little is known about these men, but to learn more about them and the land of China check out china.org