**Includes information on key archaeological discoveries** **Unravel over 3,000 years of fascinating history** This lively guide walks you through the world of the ancient Egyptians and reveals intriguing insights into their history and culture along the way. Inside you’ll find stories of kings and their harems, epic buildings, incredible art, fascinating funerary rites, and mysterious mummies – all helping you to make a connection with this ancient civilisation and the colourful individuals who created it. It’s a journey you won’t forget! * Egyptian funerary rites and mummification * How to decipher hieroglyphs * The history behind the monuments and the personalities who built them * Important religious and cultural beliefs * Key Egyptologists and archaeological discoveries