Old Kingdom The most ancient period in Egypt's recorded history, ranging from the 2995 BC to 2155 BC (1st to 6th dynastyies)
Pharoah The name given to the kings who ruled ancient Egypt
Pyramid A massive monument of ancient Egypt that has a square base with four triangular sides that meet in a single point at the top; usually built over or around a crypt or tomb
Resin A type of tree sap used to form a hard outer coating on Egyptian mummies
Sarcophagus A large stone coffin that forms the outermost layer in a series of nested coffins
Shabtis Tiny statues placed in Egyptian tombs to accompany the mummy in the afterlife and perform specific tasks for the deceased person