Treasures of the Pharaohs

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Across our planet, we find traces of ancient civilizations, with the most famous cultural heritage undoubtedly left by the ancient Egyptians. Consider the temples and palaces in Karnak and Luxor, or their most magnificent sacred city, Thebes, renowned for over a thousand years for its wealth of astonishing monumental structures and unimaginable treasures found in royal tombs, including the most famous, that of Tutankhamun. The captivating photographs in this publication showcase the most beautiful monuments located in Thebes. The author guides us through the city, introducing us to all the pharaohs in turn; she explores their contributions to the wealth and glory of Upper and Lower Egypt, delves into their tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and associates them with the queens, concubines, and officials who served them. The erudite and truly engaging narrative allows us to see the pharaohs in their historical and artistic context.