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Step inside one of history's most astonishing engineering feats with An Egyptian Pyramid, a richly illustrated journey through the construction, purpose and secrets of an ancient royal tomb. Drawing on detailed archaeological evidence, this Spectacular Visual Guide follows a pyramid from its earliest foundations to its gleaming final form - revealing how its site was chosen, how colossal stones were quarried and transported, and how skilled craftsmen and thousands of labourers worked together to raise a monument fit for a pharaoh. Cutaways, diagrams and full-page visual reconstructions bring to life every stage of the process: the bustling workers' town at Kahun; the organisation of the building crews; the carving and decoration of mortuary temples; the rituals surrounding death, mummification and burial; and the vast ""city of the dead"" that grew around the pyramids. Packed with historical detail, clear explanations and vivid artwork, this is an accessible, authoritative introduction to Ancient Egypt - perfect for curious readers, school projects and anyone captivated by the ancient world.

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Jacqueline Morley studied English at Oxford University. She has taught English and History, and now works as a freelance writer. She has written historical fiction and non-fiction for children.

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