tombs

Presents a brief illustrated history of the Taj Mahal, a tomb built by Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his wife.

Looks at the earliest human civilizations to spring up along the rivers of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China.

Explains how modern scientific techniques are used to piece together the stories behind human remains and how the information is used to create a picture of the cultures and ritual beliefs of a range of ancient societies.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Chinese civilizations, including the Shang, the eastern Zhou, the Qin, and the Han,showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Describes the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen in Egypt by Howard Carter in the 1920s, discussing the treasures found there and the mysterious deaths of some of the discoverers soon after the tomb was opened.

Presents a floor plan of King Tutankhamun's tomb as it looked when it was first built in ancient Egypt, and provides more in-depth information about specific chambers,stairways, shrines, and treasures found in the tomb. Includes a time line and glossary.

Illustrations and text describe the items found in an Egyptian tomb and explain their significance.

Illustrations and simple text describe how the pyramids were built and the significance of the treasures found in the tombs in ancient Egypt's Valley of the Kings.

Discusses the design, purpose, and excavation of the pyramids of ancient Egypt, the Egyptians' beliefs about death, how mummies were made, and some legends about the pyramids.