The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Pyramids Temples and Tombs of Ancient Egypt: Discover the Fascinating and Mysterious World of the Pharaohs with Insightful Text and More Than 400 Stunning Colour Photographs
Includes: a tour of the temples built to honor the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, including Philae, Karnak and Abydos, and burial sites such as Giza, Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings; a detailed survey of the tombs of the pharaohs, their queens and their royal officials; insights into the daily lives and religious practices of the Egyptians; close-up photography of carvings and hieroglyphs; stories of the pioneering travelers, scholars and explorers who brought ancient Egypt alive for the modern world.--From publisher description.