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ContentsOpening the tomb 4

The River Nile 6

Gods and goddesses 8

The kingdom of Egypt 10

The big pyramids 12

Building at Giza 14

Priests and temples 16

Ways of writing 18

Living in towns 20

The farmer’s year 22

Food and feasts 24

Fashion and beauty 26

Everyday life 28

Making mummies 30

A funeral procession 32

Raiders and robbers 34

Treasures of Tutankhamun 36

Traders and explorers 38

Egypt at war 40

After the pharaohs 42

Today and forever 44

Glossary 46

Index 48

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In ancient Egypt there was a secret valley among rocks and cliffs on the edge of the desert. It was a burial place for the pharaohs, the rulers of ancient Egypt. This was the Valley of the Kings.

In 1922, an archaeologist was looking for tombs in the valley. His name was Howard Carter. One day, he found a hidden door, buried by stones and earth.

Opening the tomb

The ancient Egyptians buried Tutankhamun’s treasure thousands of years ago.

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