Ancient Egypt: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings
Beyond the gold and the lapis lazuli, behind the Pharaohs and their tombs, stands the beating heart of Ancient Egypt – the people. The story of the every-day lives of Egyptians is told through a mummified couple brought back to life. Their extraordinary civilization, built on ritual and culture, as well as monumental burial structures, continues to enthrall us with its scale and grand ambition.
Beyond the gold and the lapis lazuli, behind the Pharaohs and their tombs, stands the beating heart of Ancient Egypt – the people. The story of the every-day lives of Egyptians is told through a mummified couple brought back to life. Their extraordinary civilization, built on ritual and culture, as well as monumental burial structures, continues to enthrall us with its scale and grand ambition.
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