Discovering Egypt (4 CD-ROM)

by TOPICS Entertainment

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005K9F8
• Item model number: cs-074
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 8, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,805 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #20 in Software > Children's Software > Social Studies
  • #46 in Software > Education & Reference > Geography
  • #86 in Software > Children's Software > Reference
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

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.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Note, June 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Discovering Egypt (4 CD-ROM) (CD-ROM)

I bought Discovering Egypt because the box looked interesting. Unfortunately, I found out after installing it on my system that it is NOT compatible with Windows XP. Their web site even says this (which I read after-the-fact). No update is planned by them. Please be aware of that.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Grest Learning Experience, October 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Discovering Egypt (4 CD-ROM) (CD-ROM)

I think that Discovering Egypt was a great set of discs for learning about Egypt. I learned a lot from it and it helped me out in school and in projects. I would reccomend this for the ages 10 and up.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Grest Learning Experience, October 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Discovering Egypt (4 CD-ROM) (CD-ROM)

I think that Discovering Egypt was a great set of discs for learning about Egypt. I learned a lot from it and it helped me out in school and in projects. I would reccomend this for the ages 10 and up.