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Author:
Puigdevall, Federico, 1955- author. aut
Title:
The secrets of ancient Egypt : Egyptian pyramids and the secrets of the pharaohs / Federica Puigdevall and Albert CaƱagueral.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publisher:
Cavendish Square,
Copyright Date:
c2018
Description:
96 p. : b&w ill., col. ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Subject:
Pyramids.
Tombs.
Burial.
Gods and goddesses.
Future life.
Egypt--Civilization--To 332 B.C.
Egypt--Antiquities.
Egypt--Social life and customs.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The Pyramids, symbols of eternal life -- How were the pyramids built? -- Were they built by slaves? -- Why are they aligned with the stars? -- What was hidden inside them? -- What do the pyramid texts reveal? -- Alternative hypotheses -- To see and visit -- The never-ending questions -- The dynasties of the ancient land of the Nile -- Were the pharaohs black? -- What occurred with Akhenaten and Nefertiti? -- What mysteries surround the great Sphinx? -- Did they marry their sisters? -- How did Cleopatra die? -- Alternative hypotheses -- To see and visit.
Summary:
This book takes a closer look at the information that archaeology has revealed and the lasting impact of these findings.
Series:
Secrets of history
ISBN:
1502632659
9781502632654
Locations:
P1AX906 -- Indian Hills Community College Library - Ottumwa (Ottumwa)

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