The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt

The allure of ancient Egypt has endured over many centuries and this fascinating book takes you through all the main sites, temples and tombs, and investigates how mythology and religion underpinned this great civilisation. All the most famous burial sites are covered including Giza, Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings. The awe-inspiring temples are depicted from those dedicated to gods and goddesses like Hathor to the mortuary temples of Ramesses II.

‘The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt’ looks in detail at the myths surrounding each of the gods and goddesses and their role in Creation, and how the pharaoh was the embodiment of a divine being. Funerary rituals, festivals and superstitions are also explored in this full-colour volume.