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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egypt

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The ultimate guide to ancient Egypt, from everyday life to the afterlife

How do you read hieroglyphics? Which Egyptian god made the Sun rise and set? What games did children enjoy playing? Why did both male and female pharaohs wear false beards? Find out in this ultimate guide to ancient Egypt.

Explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming alongside the mighty River Nile to worshipping powerful gods and goddesses. Discover why cats were seen as sacred animals, how magnificent tombs were protected from robbers, and why the elite of Egyptian society wore wigs.

Pore over breathtaking images, incredible artefacts, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this incredible civilization.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
6 March 2025
Pages
160
ISBN
9780241683163

The ultimate guide to ancient Egypt, from everyday life to the afterlife

How do you read hieroglyphics? Which Egyptian god made the Sun rise and set? What games did children enjoy playing? Why did both male and female pharaohs wear false beards? Find out in this ultimate guide to ancient Egypt.

Explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming alongside the mighty River Nile to worshipping powerful gods and goddesses. Discover why cats were seen as sacred animals, how magnificent tombs were protected from robbers, and why the elite of Egyptian society wore wigs.

Pore over breathtaking images, incredible artefacts, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this incredible civilization.

Read More
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
6 March 2025
Pages
160
ISBN
9780241683163

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