The Egypt Civilization website now offers a playable Windows and OS X demo of this strategy game set in this cradle of civilization. The demo is provided in exchange for your email address, and while they do not specify what the demo contains, we have a rundown on the game itself, which is due in the third quarter of this year:

Egypt Civilization is a turn-based historical strategy where players will act as the Grand Vizier, right-hand man of the almighty Pharaoh, ruler of Egypt. Starting from 5000 B.C. you will guide the Egyptians through all the hardships to prosperity and power. Get ready to march into faraway lands, fight catastrophes and hardships. The game covers almost 4000 years of Egyptian history, starting from the dawn in 5000 BC till the decay in 1070 BC.

During the game players will control all three capitals of Ancient Egypt. Hierakonpolis – predynastic period. Memphis - Old Kingdom. Thebes – Middle and New Kingdom. All cities are accurately rebuilt according to historical and archeological documents.

As the Grand Vizier, players will control the life of Ancient Egypt – manage resources, assign workers, build new districts, temples and palaces.