An Archaeologist's Diary
http://www.geocities.com/amuns_temple/index.html
Would you like a real life perspective on what it is like to be an archaeologist? At this site, you can do just that by following the travels and projects of archaeologist Caroline Rocheleau. She includes photographs from all over the world in "My Photo Diary," and a detailed description of some recent excavations in "A Day in a Life." Additional resources include pieces on what archaeology is and on how to become an archaeologist. This primary source site provides an excellent connection with material discussed in Lesson 1: Investigating the Past.

The Cave of Lascaux
Ministry of Culture and Communication, France
http://www.culture.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/
Created by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication to encourage visitors worldwide to explore the cave, this site provides a comprehensive look at this archeological wonder. The site highlights the story of the cave's discovery, how to interpret the data found there, and the preservation. Currently, only a replica of the cave is open to the public, but Internet visitors can virtually tour the actual cave. One enters the cave and clicks on areas to see what paintings are revealed in that location. Informative and interesting, this site nicely complements the topics discussed in Lesson 1: Investigating the Past.

EMuseum
Minnesota State University
http://emuseum.mnsu.edu/index.shtml
Discover multiple exhibits on archaeology and the ancient world, then enjoy a menu of traditional ancient foods at the café. Start with "Interactive Floor Maps" on the menu to go to the first floor of the museum. Several exhibits focus on archaeology. At "Sites," you can click on a region of the world to access its archaeological finds. Pictures, complemented with textual description, give you a first-hand glimpse of the discoveries. The Ancient Mesopotamia exhibit is also helpful; it provides a timeline and displays on several ancient Mesopotamian peoples. This site is useful for the entire unit, but especially for Lesson 1: Investigating the Past and Lesson 6: Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia.

Hammurabi's Code
http://www.phillipmartin.info/hammurabi/homepage.htm
Can you imagine being thrown into a river to find out if you were telling the truth? That is exactly what would have been done in the time of King Hammurabi of Babylonia. This situation and others are posed as part of this site, designed to aid in the teaching of Hammurabi's Code. Visitors will find background information on the creation of this code of laws, translated sections of the code, and sample legal cases. Typically a primary source that is too difficult for students to understand, the Code of Hammurabi presented here is clear and easy to comprehend. This site adds interesting insight to Lesson 6: Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia.

The Life and Times of Early Man
http://earlyhumans.mrdonn.org/introduction.html
Figure out why Homo habilis earned the nickname "Handy Man" and how old "Lucy" is. Start with "Cheat Sheet: Who's Who" to find a simple and resourceful chart outlining each of the early hominids. From there, visitors can access information in greater depth. This site does a nice job of dispelling myths about early hominids and of explaining the challenges faced as archaeologists and historians learn more about these prehistoric peoples. Use this as an informative introduction or a helpful review of Lesson 2: Early Hominids.

Museum of Antiquities
University of Newcastle, United Kingdom
http://museums.ncl.ac.uk/archive/index.html
Visit the "Flints and Stones" exhibition to learn more about life during the Paleolithic era. Focusing on the experiences of hunter-gatherers in Britain and northwestern Europe, this site has several intriguing sections. At "Meet the Shaman," a Paleolithic shaman takes visitors through a tour of his people by explaining, with paintings and words, what his daily life is like. Then, at "Meet the Archaeologist," a modern archaeologist offers his perspective on what the shaman has explained. Conclude the visit by taking food quiz to test your survival skills in gathering. This site best enhances the content addressed in Lesson 3: From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers.

Mysteries of Catalhoyuk
Science Museum of Minnesota
http://www.smm.org/catal/home.html
Test your knowledge of archaeology and history as you uncover the mysteries of Catalhoyuk, a Neolithic village in Turkey that is under excavation. After taking the virtual tour of the dig and reading the archaeologists' journal, try solving one of the seven different mysteries outlined in the section "Mystery Cards." Here, you can analyze and interpret one of the artifacts that archaeologists themselves are trying to understand! An additional resource is the "Frequent Questions" link that provides basic information, a glossary, timeline, and maps. This site is a wonderful enrichment for Lesson 3: From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers.

World Civilizations
Washington State University
http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/MESO.HTM
Created by the university as an online supplement for its courses, this site focuses on various groups in Mesopotamia, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, and Assyrians. Each is described on a detailed page, and in the margin are links to a glossary of terms, timelines, and primary sources, including the Epic of Gilgamesh. Click on "Contents" under the Browse menu to use this site. Designed for university-level students, this resource is valuable in studying Lesson 4: The Rise of Sumerian City-States, Lesson 5: Was Ancient Sumer a Civilization?, and Lesson 6: Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia.

World Cultures: Mesopotamia
The British Museum
http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/menu.html
Did you know that the Babylonians had several types of boats for trade, including one called a coracle? The Babylonians were one of many groups of Mesopotamians who developed such innovative achievements. At this site, a visitor can learn about Mesopotamia in general as well as specific topics on Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. Each section has a "Story" section which is often a primary source, and "Explore," for deeper explanation of the topic. For added enrichment, there is the "Challenge" section that includes a variety of fun and interactive activities. Many lessons connect well with this site, but Lesson 5: Was Ancient Sumer a Civilization? is most associated with the material.