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Mountains of the Pharaohs - The Untold Story of the Pyramid Builders (Standard format, CD, Unabridged edition)
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Mountains of the Pharaohs - The Untold Story of the Pyramid Builders (Standard format, CD, Unabridged edition)
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An unprecedented account of one of civilization's greatest
achievements.
The great pyramids of Giza have intrigued humanity for thousands
of years. Questions about the construction and the purpose of these
majestic monuments have existed since the middle period of ancient
Egyptian civilization; in the sixth century B.C., Herodotus was the
first of generations of explorers to travel to Egypt in an attempt
to unlock their secrets. Recent cutting-edge research has uncovered
information about how and why they were built unimaginable to
previous generations. In "Mountains of the Pharaohs," Zahi Hawass,
a world-renowned archaeologist and the official guardian of Egypt's
timeless treasures, weaves the latest archaeological data and an
enthralling family history into spellbinding narrative.
Nearly five thousand years ago, the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old
Kingdom reigned over a highly advanced civilization. Believed to be
gods, the royal family lived amidst colossal palaces and temples
built to honor them and their deified ancestors. Hawass brings
these extraordinary historical figures to life, spinning a soap
opera-like saga complete with murder, incest, and the triumphant
ascension to the throne of one of only four queens ever to rule
Egypt.
The magnificent pyramids attest not only to the dynasty's supreme
power, but also to the engineering expertise and architectural
sophistication that flourished under their rule. Hawass argues that
the pyramids-including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only one of
the Seven Wonders of the World still standing-were built by skilled
craftsman who took great pride in their work.
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