Dynasty	Pharaoh	Reigned (dates in B.C.)
18th Dynasty	Ahmose	1570-1546
	Amenhotep I	1546-1524
	Tuthmosis I	1524-1518
	Tuthmosis II	1518-1504
	Tuthmosis III	1504-1450
	Hatshepsut	1498-1483
	Amenhotep II	1450-1419
	Tuthmosis IV	1419-1386
	Amenhotep III	1386-1349
	Amenhotep IV	1349-1334
	(Akhenaten)
	Smenkhkare	1334
	Tutankhamen	1334-1325
	Ay	1325-1321
	Horemheb	1321-1293
19th Dynasty	Ramses I	1293-1291
	Seti I	1291-1278
	Ramses II	1278-1212
	Merenptah	1212-1202
	Amunmesses	1202-1199
	Seti II	1199-1193
	Siptah	1193-1187
	Twosret	1187-1185
20th Dynasty	Setnakhte	1185-1182
	Ramses III	1182-1151
	Ramses IV	1151-1145
	Ramses V	1145-1141
	Ramses VI	1141-1133
	Ramses VII	1133-1126
	Ramses VIII	1126
	Ramses IX	1126-1108
	Ramses X	1108-1098
	Ramses XI	1098-1070

Members of the Timber Framers Guild not only built the wooden framing on the obelisk in Aswan, Egypt that NOVA tried to raise in March 1999 (see Rising Toward the Sun), but more importantly ran the entire operation at the quarry in Chelmsford, Mass., which succeeded at last in erecting a large granite obelisk (see Obelisk Raised!). The guild's site is chock-full of photos and lively descriptions of the entire Chelmsford operation, including the key individuals involved.

The official Web site of KV5, an exciting new excavation led by archaeologist Kent Weeks, takes you inside this tomb with movies, QuickTime VRs and maps. The site also offers a tour of Thebes, an overview of the Valley of the Kings and an excellent introduction to Egyptology.

ABZU is a comprehensive guide to the information relevant to the study and public presentation of the Ancient Near East via the Internet. The site provides links to the latest news, publications, research archives, archaeological sites, maps and atlases.

The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is a non-profit and educational organization dedicated to the encouragement and support of archaeological research and publication. Their site provides information on local societies, lecture programs, fellowships, events, current projects, tours, and links to archives.

The American Research Center in Egypt is the professional society in the United States of specialists on Egypt of all periods. The site provides information on the latest programs, events, projects, local ARCE chapters, research opportunities, resources and publications.

ASOR's mission is to initiate, encourage and support research and public understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Near East from the earliest times. On their page, you can find out more about their education program, events, overseas centers, publications, excavations, and other resources.

This page offers a short history of thirteen obelisks in Rome.

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism has put together an informative site that offers a comprehensive history of Karnak.

The National Engineers Week Committee unveils plans for its 49th meeting which include numerous activities to showcase new projects and programs intended to spread the message of engineering's importance to society. The site also provides adolescents with an opprtunity to investigate a host of engineering achievements designed to inspire their interest in engineering.

The American Research Center in Egypt has compiled a list of research experiences in Egypt. Opportunities include field work, examining paleoenvironmental factors, surveying, helping with excavations, and conserving sites and various finds.

The resource section at the American Research Center in Egypt includes a list of universities with strong Egyptology and Archeology programs.

The American Schools of Oriental Research has compiled a list of expeditions that have received approval by their Committee on Archaeological Policy. Excavation and survey projects are included.

Egyptologist Kent Weeks takes a lively and informative look at his discovery and ongoing excavation of the tomb of Ramses the Great's sons, one of the greatest archaeological finds of the century.

This is a comprehensive, well-illustrated book on the great obelisks of the world.

Divided into sections on land and water, the book discusses roads, chariots, sledges, carrying chairs, and wooden and papyrus boats, among other forms of transport.

This profusely illustrated book gives you everything you'd want to know about building in ancient Egypt.

Heavily illustrated with black-and-white line drawings and photos, this slim volume surveys ancient Egyptian nautical archaeology and history.

The Director of the Pyramids describes the history of conservation of the Great Sphinx at Giza, beginning with its initial clearing of sand by pharaoh Tuthmosis IV and ending with its very recent modern restoration.

Sir Budge was Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum and a top Egyptologist in his day. His book looks at obelisks from historical, archaeological, linguistic, and other avenues.

All about quarrying, transporting, and erecting obelisks by a leading early Egyptologist.

Kids ages 9-12 and their families can explore the once-mighty civilizations featured in the Secrets of Lost Empires series with this fully illustrated, 32-page book. Just $4.95 to cover shipping and handling. Call 1-800-949-8670 or write to: WGBH Boston Video, P.O. Box 2284, South Burlington, VT 05407-2284.