Egypt

About this book

Following on from his internationally bestselling book on Rome master illustrator Stephen Biesty brings his magic touch to the subject of ancient Egypt. It is over 3200 years ago in ancient Egypt in the reign of the great god-king Rameses II. And for 11-year-old Dedia a great adventure is about to begin. Join Dedia as he accompanies his father - and a couple of troublesome relations - on a once-in-a-lifetime journey down the Nile. Among the splendours on the way you will see... BLThe hidden secrets of the Valley of the Kings BLAmun-Ras magnificent temple at Karnak (Luxor) BLPreparation of a mummy and an Egyptian funeral BLThe pyramids and Sphinx of Giza BLThe ancient Step Pyramid at Saqqara BLRamesess spectacular palace at Piramesse