Books with title The Art of Ancient Egypt

A history book with a difference. In a world of traitors and thieves, who would you trust? Nakht is just a simple scribe in the temple of Sobek, the crocodile god. When a poor slave girl calls on his help, he is thrown into a murderous plot involving stolen treasures, mysterious curses and the pharaoh himself. This is a thrilling tale that also contains all you need to know about Ancient Egypt and cross-sections of towns, temples and pyramids.

Ancient Egypt is known for its incredible achievements across many different fields, such as architecture, medicine, engineering, and art. From the great and mighty pharaohs to the mysterious hieroglyphics, their amazing civilization, its culture, and innovations are all covered in this book. Readers also examine evidence and artifacts from the Ancient Egyptians and use clues to draw conclusions about the civilization. This book captivates readers through examples of the rich Egyptian culture, and excites them about thinking like an archaeologist.

Thousands of years ago, the ancient Egyptians established a civilization that continue to fascinate people today. This A-Z encyclopedia provides information about the most important people, places, and practices of ancient Egypt, as well as about ancient Egyptian historical periods, religious beliefs, art, architecture, and concepts related to the Egyptian worldview. In addition, the encyclopedia talks about the Egyptologists and archaeologists who helped advance modern knowledge about this ancient culture.

Ancient Egypt had nine cities and although they looked alike, they had different strengths and weaknesses. In this book, you're going to step back in time and explore the nine cities of Ancient Egypt. Take a look at their cultures and traditions. Discover how people from each city lived differently with each other while sharing the same core values. Have fun learning history through this book!