An inspiring tour of the temples built to honor the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, including Philae, Karnak and Abydos, and burial sites such as Giza, Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings, A detailed survey of the famous tombs of the pharaohs, their queens and their royal officials, Compelling insights into the daily lives and religious practices of the ancient Egyptians, Close-up photography of carvings and hieroglyphs illustrates Egypt's astonishingly rich antiquity, Stories of the pioneering travelers, scholars and explorers who brought ancient Egypt alive for the modern world, Beautifully illustrated with over 400 color photographs, maps, paintings and drawings. Book jacket.