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Item: TK047 Quantity on Hand: 0
Currently on order. 8 units arriving approximately 04/10/2010.
The Secrets of the Pyramid
Play the role of archaeologist as you explore this pyramid model and the treasures buried within. After using hieroglyphics to decipher the secret to unlocking the pyramid, use tools and techniques similiar to those of a real archaeologist to carefully excavate a sarcophagus, death mask, and four canopic urns from inside. Open the sarcophagus, and you will discover a model mummy preserved within.
As you uncover the artifacts in the pyramid, you will learn about archaeological science, including excavation, conservation, dating, and remote sensing. You will also learn about ancient Egyptian customs, kieroglyphics, mummification, and pyramid construction. Investigate the layout of the pyramid construction. Investigate the layout of the pyramid, its various chambers, hidden passageways, and security devices by constructing a three-dimensional cross section. Full-color, 16-page experiment manual.
Kit Includes:
model pyramid
sarcophagus
mummy
death mask
four canopic urns
hammer
brush
chisel
peg
sponge
3D cardboard cross-section model
Toy Value Index: 9.10
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Fat Brain Index: 7.78
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A rating of Archaeology Kit: Pyramid
Posted 12/29/2009 by Hugh
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My mother bought this for my 5 year old son and he absolutely loved it!. He sat there for about an hour completing it from start to finish. My only complaint is that it was to easy and they need to make the excavation a little harder which I find with most of these excavation kits.
Archaeology Kit: Pyramid
Posted 12/15/2009 by Homeschool Mom
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I bought this for my 4 1/2 year old son. He is interested in archaeology and especially mummies and pyramids. He loved that we had to decipher the hieroglyphs to open the pyramid even though they were a little hard to make out. When we got it open, the lock had broken off but that doesn't matter. He carefully excavated the mummy and 4 urns and I used the book that comes with it to explain about the artifacts. This was fun and not too messy. I put the pyramid on a towel and just tossed the sand in the trash after he was done. The tools are of good quality and not dangerous. We cut some strips off the box that has a line of hieroglyphs to use for bookmarks. Overall, it was great fun and a good way to introduce archaeology and Egypt.
great present
Posted 7/30/2009 by tara toro
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Setting: Home
my 9yo son just received this for his birthday. he absolutely loves it! he enjoyed the excavation and also enjoyed learning about the pyramids.....giving us facts all afternoon. he also let his younger brother and sister be his assistants! so it was a great group effort!! definitely a great gift.
Great game
Posted 1/21/2009
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This is a great product. My 8 year old niece loved it, especially because she got to keep the pyramid almost intact. We only needed to get the top part off to get to the goodies inside. She also enjoyed deciphering the hierogliphs to open the pyramid. Make sure you do this one outside, there is sand inside. The booklet is also great. She got to read about the artifacts discovered.
Elkhorn, Nebraska USA 68022