Minions in Egypt Coloring Page

The Minions have traveled through time to ancient Egypt, where pyramids meet mischief and hieroglyphics meet mayhem. This coloring page combines the beloved yellow characters with iconic Egyptian imagery like sphinxes, pharaoh headdresses, and palm-lined desert landscapes. It’s a fun mashup that lets you play with both bright cartoon colors and the warm, sandy tones of an ancient civilization.

What colors work best?

Start with the classic Minion yellow for your characters, then pair it with the golden-brown sandy tones of Egypt. Think warm ochres, burnt oranges, and terracotta for pyramids and desert backgrounds. The striped pharaoh headdresses look fantastic with deep blues and gold stripes, which were colors actually used by Egyptian royalty. For palm trees, go beyond basic green and try mixing in some blue-greens or dusty sage to capture that desert oasis feel. The contrast between bright Minion blue overalls and warm desert backgrounds creates a really satisfying visual pop.

Did you know?

The Great Pyramid of Giza was originally covered in smooth, white limestone casing stones that made it gleam in the sun, though most of those stones are long gone now. Ancient Egyptians didn’t actually use camels much, they used donkeys instead. Camels didn’t become common in Egypt until much later. And those iconic pharaoh headdresses called nemes were usually striped in blue and gold, colors that symbolized royalty and divinity in ancient Egypt.

How to color this one

Colored pencils work really well here because you can layer sandy colors to create realistic-looking stone textures on the pyramids. Try building up from light tan to darker browns in shadowed areas. For the Minions themselves, markers give you that smooth, bright yellow that matches their movie appearance. If you want to add dimension to the pyramids, color the side facing away from the sun darker than the front-facing side. Small details like hieroglyphics can be colored in dark brown or black for contrast against lighter stone backgrounds.

Who’ll love this?

Minions fans who also enjoy history will get a kick out of this combination. It works well for elementary-aged kids who are learning about ancient civilizations in school and want to add some silliness to their studies. The page also makes a good collaborative activity for siblings with different ages, since younger kids can focus on the characters while older ones tackle the architectural details.