Secrets of Ancient Egypt - Hardcover

Magazine, Archaeology

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1578261597 ISBN 13: 9781578261598

Publisher: Red Brick Press, 2004

Synopsis

New Revelations from the Land of the Pharaohs!

No ancient civilization holds sway over our imaginations like ancient Egypt. From the Rosetta stone to the majesty of the pyramids, from the Valley of the Kings to the mystery of The Sphinx, the secrets of ancient Egypt continue to tantalize, fascinate, and mystify us.

Now the editors of Archaeology magazine bring together the most recent discoveries and revelations from the Land of the Pharaohs to inform and enthrall modern readers.

You'll learn about:

· The disco
·ery of an ancient papyrus containing an edict from the legendary Queen of the Nile, Cleopatra
· The amazing e
·idence of a huge battle that reunited Egypt
· Excavations of an elaborate funerary complex at ancient Abydos
· The true story of Moses and the Pharaoh
· Exquisite coffin art and the possible mummy of Rameses I

Also included are riveting stories of adventure and discovery including the true inspiration for the mysterious pyramids, amazing "lost" cities submerged beneath the sea off Egypt's coast, the "working class mummies" of Hierakonpolis, the mystery of Weni the Elder, the true story of the Scorpion King, the enigma of Nubia, and more.

With contributions from top archaeologists from around the world, Secrets of Ancient Egypt will appeal to experts and amateurs alike.

About this title

About the Author:

Archaeology is the world's leading magazine on popular archaeology, read by hundreds of thousands of laypersons and experts everywhere. An official publication of the Archaeological Institute of America, Archaeology has brought the latest and greatest news and discoveries to readers for over 50 years.

About this edition

• Publisher: Red Brick Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1578261597
• ISBN 13: 9781578261598
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 280
• Editor: Archaeology Magazine Editors
• Illustrator: Rose Mark