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American Geographical Society Digital Photo Archive

This digital photo archive contains over 3,000 images of Asia and the Middle East which can be searched by country, city, or other search term of your choice. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Ancient China

An in-depth look at ancient Chinese culture through Crafts and Artisans, Geography, Time, Tombs and Ancestors, and Writing. (Learn more)

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Provided by: British Museum

Ancient India

An interactive website that examines Ancient India in six categories: The Buddha, Geography, Early Hinduism, Indus Valley, Time, and Writing. (Learn more)

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Provided by: The British Museum

The Art of Asia

Uses maps, video, and images to accentuate textual treatments about Asian art in China, Japan, and Tibet. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Asia for Educators

Features classroom materials and teaching guides on Asia for use by educators and students in world history, culture, geography, art, and literature. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Columbia University

Asian Historical Architecture

Includes thousands of images of hundreds of sites from all across Asia including temples, shrines, palaces, houses, academies, fortresses, tombs, monuments, gardens, and engineering works. Almost every historical site is accompanied by a short description... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Tim Ciccone

AsiaSource

Asia and its cultures, geography, political systems, arts, history, and business and economy. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Asia Society

AskAsia: A K-12 resource of the Asia Society

Provides students and teachers with learning and teaching resources about Asia including activities, images, timelines, and more. Topics incorporate features such as art, religion, and stereotypes in an effort to help students and teachers develop a mutual... (Learn more)

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Provided by: AskAsia

Atlapedia Online

Provides factual information as well as physical and political maps for countries around the world. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Latimer Clarke

Beyond the Fire: Teen Experiences of War

This site provides great resources for learning about the experiences of teenagers who have been affected by warfare in their home countries. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Independent Television Service

The British Museum

A collection of exhibits and information that explore the past and present of cultures throughout the world through artifacts, art, and science. (Learn more)

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Provided by: British Library

Caravan Kingdoms - Yemen and the Ancient Incense Trade

A beautiful exhibit which examines Yemen's stunning artistic heritage. Some of the 200 artifacts are examined showing the unique cultural traditions of the ancient kingdoms of Qataban, Saba, and Himyar in the southern Arabian Peninsula. (Learn more)

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Provided by: The Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

Cave of the Warrior

An online exhibition that features the Cave of the Warrior, a burial site from the Chalcolithic Period in the Near East. (Learn more)

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Provided by: American Museum of Natural History

Center for the Study of Middle East and Muslim Civilizations

As a result of the attacks on September 11, 2001, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill brought together faculty, students, and administrators to form a planning group to “review the University's resources in Middle East Studies and to chart... (Learn more)

Format: website

Provided by: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Children's BBC Newsround

Images, stories and activities based on current events with news stories written to match the interests of students. (Learn more)

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Provided by: BBC News

China: An Inner Realm

An exploration, designed by high school students, of the land, culture, and language of China. (Learn more)

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Provided by: ThnkQuest

Cities and Buildings Database

Over 5000 images of buildings and cities drawn from across time and throughout the world. (Learn more)

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Provided by: University of Washington Libraries

Collapse: Why do Civilizations Fall?

An online adventure that takes kids to visit the Maya, Mespotamia, Chaco Canyon, and Songhai to find out more about these civilizations and areas and discover why they fell. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Annenberg Media

Cool Planet for Teachers

This site from OxFam helps teachers bring global issues into the classroom. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: OxFam

Coverdell World Wise Schools

Designed to integrate the experience of Peace Corps volunteers with the study world regions, history, and current events. There are also elements designed to promote service learning. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Peace Corps