Explore the cultures and geography of the Middle East and Northern Africa through videos, games, and some readings.
Discover the real and imagined cities of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine through photographs and short readings.
Often, North Africa and the Middle East are studied side by side. Throughout history, these regions traded with each other and many of their cultural practices are blends of differing traditions. Notice the names of the countries involved in these regions and test through the review game to see if you can place all of the locations correctly.
Explore the massive Tomb of Meresankh III. You can click through on your own or use the guided tour option by clicking the multicolored circles, have fun in Egypt!
Self-Evaluation
How do you think the geography of the Middle East and North Africa affected the people that lived there?
What type of person do you think Meresankh III was based on their tomb?