1000 Things You Should Know About Ancient Egypt

This book provides a rich resource of information with maximum impact and minimum clutter. Exactly 1000 facts are covered by 100 topics, each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fascinating information panels as well as extended captions amplify this quick fire approach. Here, are examples of the many remarkable facts you will find in ancient Egypt: when the Temples of Abu Simbel were threatened by floodwater, they were cut out of the rock and rebuilt in a safe location; and over eighty pyramids have been found, mainly built as royal tombs.