antiquities

A guide to the homes, chapels, and palaces that were visited or used by King Henry VIII of England, including a short description of each site, a brief account of any events, directions to the sites and more.

Investigates the mysterious mummies of Urumchi in Western China, a collection of obviously Caucasian bodies dating back as far as four thousand years, that have been beautifully preserved, down to their brightly hued clothing.

Describes the tombs, temples, and houses of ancient Egypt, explaining how those buildings were constructed and how they served the needs and customs of the people.

While in Cairo for an international environmental summit, the MacGregors discover ancient artifacts in the shifting sands of the Sahara that could lead to a major war and change the face of the Middle East forever.

Readers join the gang as they explore the pyramids, learn about Giza's ancient people, and use the clues to wrap up the mystery of three phantoms haunting the pyramids.

"Draws on the . . . collections in the archaeological museums of Cairo to tell the story of three thousand years of jewelry-making, from simple amulets to complex ritual jewelry to the spells that protected the king in life and assisted his journey to the Otherworld in death"--Amazon.

A guide to ancient Egypt, tracing the history of exploration in Egypt, explaining how the pyramids were built, featuring descriptions of some of the major sacred sites, as well as interpretations of objects and writings found in the tombs and temples, and discussing the myths and religion that guided ancient Egyptian society.