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  • Published: 4 March 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241683163
  • Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $48.00

Ancient Egypt




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.

  • Published: 4 March 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241683163
  • Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $48.00

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DK

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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