From the opulent splendour of the Pharaohs' tombs to hieroglyphic laundry lists, this illustrated book looks at two symbols of the Ancient Egyptians' achievements - the pyramids and the hieroglyphs. It also gives the history of the hieroglyphs. It contains colour photographs of ancient sites, texts, artefacts and wall paintings.

The suggestion that the Giza pyramids were laid out to represent the stars of Orion's belt, with the position of the River Nile reflecting the Milky Way, was first put forward by the renowned author Robert Bauval in his bestselling book The Orion Mystery. In Before the Pyramids Knight and Butler reveal that the British henges were arranged in the same formation - but much earlier. They also present irrefutable evidence that the astronomical calculations determining the layout of the pyramids could only have been made from the site of the henges in North Yorkshire. From this they can conclude that the pyramids of the pharaohs were conceived and planned in Britain! Their next stunning discovery takes us to modern times. They have found evidence that the whole Megalithic measuring system has survived into the 20th century. There are examples in Washington, DC - even in the positioning and construction of the Pentagon, which was only commenced in 1942 and is an exact copy of the dimensions of Stonehenge, dating to 3,000 BC.

Describes the pyramids of ancient Egypt, including how and why they were built, the pharaohs who were buried inside, and what the ruins are like today.

A leading engineer provides an in-depth look at the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, discussing how the ancient Egyptians developed their building plans, devised work schedules, managed laborers, and solved specific design and engineering problems, in a guide complemented by a construction site walking tour and numerous tool and technique illustrations.

Product Description: The ancient Egyptians built large tombs out of stone blocks. Look inside a pyramid to learn more about ancient Egyptian life.

An analysis of the artist's role as a revolutionary which focuses on the work of a Russian sculptor. Includes bibliog footnotes

An analysis of the artist's role as a revolutionary which focuses on the work of a Russian sculptor. Includes bibliog footnotes

Product Description: Mummies, tombs, and pyramids, enter the world of Ancient Egypt! Explore the land of King Tut and Cleopatra with fun facts and amazing photos.

Product Description: This title takes readers on an incredible journey to the Pyramids of Egypt, some of the world’s most extraordinary, yet endangered, Troubled Treasures. Young travel enthusiasts are sure to appreciate the large, colorful photos of these stone giants rising from the desert sands...read more

Presents a scholarly description of the construction and principal features of the monumental tombs of the pharaohs

Describes the different roles people played in building the pyramid from the water carrier to the King of Egypt, and discover why each claims to have built the pyramid.