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Ancient Egypt
Series: DK Ancient Histories
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Ancient Egypt is 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...
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Ancient Egypt is 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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Barcode: 9780241683163
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 March 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 238.0mm
Height: 287.0mm
Weight: 954g
Pages: 160
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$4800Unit price /UnavailableAncient Egypt
Ancient Egypt is 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...HardbackAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
About the Author
Professor Joann Fletcher is a British Egyptologist and BAFTA award-winning TV personality who has gained recognition for her contributions both to the field of archaeology and for her popular television documentaries about Egypt and the ancient world. Her publications include The Story of Egypt, Cleopatra the Great and The Search for Nefertiti, together with guidebooks, journal articles, and academic papers on Ancient Egypt.
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