Overview
The How we Know About series explores past civilizations with an emphasis on the archaeological record. In The Egyptians, each double-page spread looks at an important part of the ancient Egyptian way of life and illustrates key evidence – artifacts, architecture, arts and written sources – that enables us to reconstruct and understand their buildings, technology, clothes, jewelry and everyday life:
•Uncover both the palaces of kings and the simple homes of workers
•Follow a procession of priests through a temple and learn about Egyptian religion
•See the construction of the Great Pyramids
•Watch the pharaoh lead his soldiers into battle
An illustrated survey of life in Egypt during the era of the Pharaohs, discussing family life, farming, trade, hunting and fishing, religion, and warfare.