Ancient Egypt Eyewitness Guides
Discover the great civilizations of the Nile valley - from the Pharaohs to the ordinary
people
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A detailed look at life in Egypt - from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the
mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring
stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewelry from the royal palaces, Eyewitness
Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian
nobles lived. Find out how they prepared for the afterlife and what food, clothes,
weapons, and even toys ordinary people enjoyed. See the mummies of priests and kings,
fruit that is more than 3,000 years old, the treasures of the pharaohs and the weapons of
an Egyptian soldier. Learn why even cats and dogs were mummified, why the pharaohs were
buried with boats and statues, why brave Egyptian soldiers had medals in the shape of
flies and how the doctors of Egypt healed the sick. Discover what was inside the Great
Pyramid at Giza, how Tutankhamun's tomb was found, what games Egyptian children played,
what went on in the temples of Ancient Egypt and how hieroglyphics were deciphered. And
much, much more!
Ages 8 and up
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