The Pyramids of Giza (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the Great Pyramids and their hidden passages, from the main tombs to the mastaba cemeteries.

This accessible guide walks you through the pyramids on the Giza plateau, detailing construction, chambers, and the funerary practices of ancient Egypt. It covers the three famous pyramids, their alterations in design, and the surrounding temples and mounds of tombs that echo a rich history of royal burial and daily life in antiquity.

• Understand how the pyramids were built, including entrances, passages, and the role of chambers and sarcophagi.
• Learn about the mastaba tombs, false doors, chapels, and the growing importance of tomb interiors in later periods.
• Discover what visitors today can see, from the Sphinx and temples to the Great Pyramid’s top views and interior routes.
• Get a sense of daily life in ancient Egypt through depictions of offerings, work, and the beliefs about life after death.

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