Ancient civilizations websites

Journey around the world and across time with the British Museum’s award-winning ancient civilizations websites for students and teachers. Uncover life, belief and practices in the ancient world using animations, 3D models and objects from the Museum collection.

Each website includes a staff room with downloadable resources.

Ancient civilizations

www.ancientcivilizations.co.uk

Make connections between civilizations across the world and through time by exploring cities, buildings, writing, religion, trade and technology.

Supports KS2 and KS3.

China

Ancient China

www.ancientchina.co.uk

Navigate the tomb of a wealthy lord, learn about the creation of the world by Pangu and Nuwa, observe the work of Chinese master craftsmen and even try your hand at silkworm farming.

Supports KS2.

Early Imperial China

www.earlyimperialchina.co.uk

Explore the British Museum student's room to find a slide show of the Great Wall and original sources describing the first emperor's reign…

Supports KS3.

Egypt

Ancient Egypt

www.ancientegypt.co.uk

Explore temples and pyramids, make sense of hieroglyphs, unwrap mummification, learn about ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses.

Supports KS2 and KS3.

Greece

Ancient Greece

www.ancientgreece.co.uk

Voyage with Odysseus, survive Spartan boy soldier training, gatecrash a wealthy party, take a tour round ancient Athens or dive down to a shipwreck and solve an ancient mystery.

Supports KS2.

India

Ancient India

www.ancientindia.co.uk

Explore the life of the Buddha and marvel at the gods of Hinduism. Explore the amazing 'lost' city of Mohenjo-daro, study mysterious Indus seals or journey through India as a pilgrim.

Supports KS2.

Mughal India

www.mughalindia.co.uk

Take a tour of the Taj Mahal, explore the methods of Mughal miniature painting and delve into a Mughal coin cabinet.

Supports KS3.

Mesopotamia

Ancient Mesopotamia

www.mesopotamia.co.uk

Explore the ruins of a palace, the library of an astronomer and the Royal Tombs of Ur, then build your own ziggurat and calculate the movements of the planets.

Supports KS2.