Ancient Egypt
EasyAges 6-12
Pyramids, a sphinx, palm trees and a boat on the Nile, with plenty of block shapes to colour.
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Ancient Worlds Coloring Pages — Free Printables
10 printable sheets · Ages 6–12 · Medium detail
History becomes real to children through objects and buildings rather than dates. A pyramid, a castle gate, a knight's helmet — these are things that can be drawn, coloured and asked questions about.
This starter set covers two periods children usually meet at primary school: ancient Egypt, with pyramids and a sphinx, and medieval Europe, with a castle, drawbridge and knight.
The Learn & Color section gives enough background for a child to explain each picture to someone else, which is the point at which the topic has actually landed.
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Open all 10 — PDFHow to use these coloring pages
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- Click the sheet to open the print-ready version in a new tab.
- Print it straight away, or save it to your device first.
- Set your printer to US Letter or A4 and choose “Fit to page”.
The coloring pages
Castle and Knight
MediumAges 6-12
A stone castle with towers and a drawbridge, and a knight in armour standing in front of it.
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Learn About Ancient Worlds
Why the pyramids were built
The great pyramids at Giza were tombs for pharaohs, built around 4,500 years ago. They were made from millions of limestone blocks moved by organised teams of paid workers — not, as older books claimed, by enslaved people alone. Each was designed to protect a king's body and belongings for the afterlife.
How a castle defended itself
Thick stone walls, a moat, a drawbridge and narrow slit windows all had one job: making it expensive and slow to get inside. Castles were homes and administrative centres as much as fortresses; most days involved accounts and cooking rather than battles.
How we know any of this
Historians use written records, and archaeologists dig up what people left behind: pottery, tools, food waste, buildings. Where the two disagree, that disagreement is itself a clue. Children can be told plainly that some of it is still argued about.
More ancient worlds coloring pages
Ancient Pottery
MediumAges 6-12
Decorated jars and bowls to colour with your own patterns.
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Simple Castle
MediumAges 6-12
A big simple castle shape for younger children.
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Frequently asked questions
- Are these coloring pages free?
- Yes, every sheet in this collection is free to print and download, with no account needed.
- Do these fit a school history topic?
- Yes. Ancient Egypt and medieval castles are both common primary units, and these sheets work as introductions or as a revision activity.
- Can I print these for a whole class?
- Yes. Teachers, childminders and homeschooling parents may print as many copies as they need for their own children. Selling the files or reposting them elsewhere online is not permitted.
- What paper should I print on?
- Plain 80–120 gsm US Letter or A4 paper works for crayons and coloured pencils. Choose 'Fit to page' in your print dialog. If your child uses felt tips or paint, step up to 160 gsm card so the colour does not bleed through.