Discovering Egypt

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Product Features

• Mysterious Egypt - Journey Down the Nile
• Mysterious Egypt - The Age of Pharoahs
• Mysterious Egypt - Wonders of the Past Present
• Voyage in EgyptAll four exceptional titles take you on a detailed excursion of ancient Egypt,from th

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004ZCR6
• Item model number: CS-045
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 12, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,876 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Product Description
Relive 6000 Years of Egyptian Civilization! Product Information Explore the hidden treasures and archeological discoveries of ancient Egypt, andrelive 6000 years of Egyptian civilization in an interactive, multimedia formaton 4 CD-ROMs. Includes: Mysterious Egypt - Journey Down the Nile Mysterious Egypt - The Age of Pharoahs Mysterious Egypt - Wonders of the Past Present Voyage in Egypt All four exceptional titles take you on a detailed excursion of ancient Egypt,from the Sphinx and the Rosetta Stone to Tutankhamen's Tomb and the banks of TheNile. The CD-ROMs also offer unique 3-D virtual tours inside the tombs andpyramids, extensive photographs, animations, audio commentaries and slide shows. With extensive information and a brilliant and user-friendly set-up, DiscoveringEgypt is a perfect resource for students, families, and anyone interested inexploring an ancient civilization! Product Features Journey Down the Nile Float down the Nile and explore the historical landmarks of Egypt, such as thepyramids, the temples, and more! A comprehensive history of Egypt is examinedand divided in chronological order with 18 periods starting from the NeolithicPeriod (6000 B.C.) and ending with the Modern Age. Each period contains anintimate history with detailed descriptions. The Egyptology section also coversthe various explorers, Egyptian pharaohs, and Egyptian divinities and religion. The Age of the Pharoahs Uncovers the great mysteries and lives of Egypt's most famous pharaohs that havefascinated Egyptologists for centuries...find out who they are! There is also asection about everyday life in ancient Egypt that truly captures the ancientEgyptians' lives and the way their society was run. In addition, this CD-ROMintroduces you to the world of hieroglyphics, the ancient Egyptian system ofwriting based on pictorial symbols, and also includes a full chronologicalhistory divided into 18 time periods. Wonde

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My living room trip to Egypt, August 3, 2002

By	Shirley (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

I am a recently retired senior citizen who spend 1 to 3 hours daily at my computer. This program is the most facinating one that I own. Installation of all 4 disks was instantaneous and flawless, navigation is so simple, I did not need to read the help file before using the program. I like the ability to go anywhere in the program including exit simply by passing the mouse over the top or bottom of any screen, or, on the screen images. Graphics are beautiful and audio explanations are concise and clear. Written explanation give more detail for those who desire it. The amount of material covering all aspects of Egyptian history and geography is vast. I found the glossary helpful in explaining unfamiliar terms. The music is pleasant and suited to the material presented. Surprisingly, I would equate the overall quality of this program with that of Microsoft's Encarta. I recommend this program to anyone who has a interest in learning anything about ancient Egypt. I feel like I have visited the sites without all the rush of crowds.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Three out of the four are GOOD!, January 24, 2001

By	Simple soul (Mandeville, LA United States) - See all my reviews

The 3 CD-ROM titles of this set that I can load are spectacular! But, the fourth is an older production, and I can't load and run it on any of four separate systems! I've asked Topics Entertainment for help online, but so far have received no rsponse. Three disks for the price would seem like a good deal to me, but having one more in the box that won't run is a major disappointment.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So much info, March 18, 2001

By A Customer

I love the depth and quality of information on these cds. The only problem I had was that "Voyage in Egypt" would not install on my system, but happily I was able to run the program by clicking on the link egypt.exe on the actual cd. I would recommend these to anyone who loves Egyptology.