Pyramids: Treasures, Mysteries, and New Discoveries in Egypt

Zahi Hawass has unparallelled field experience and knowledge of the landscape of Egypt’s pyramids. Hundreds of specially commissioned photographs accompany readers on their tour of these world treasures, depicting, in detail, the distinguishing characteristics of each site. Maps, floor plans, and reconstructions accompany a compelling text, revealing the mysteries of ancient Egypt as unearthed through major excavations. From the pyramids at Giza to lesser known, older pyramids of the Third Dynasty that are the model for the later monuments, this book presents fresh insight into the early civilization that developed on the banks of the Nile.

Presented in a handsome slipcase, this book throws new light on the world that existed around the pyramids, on the lives of the workers who built them, and on the court dignitaries who were granted the privilege of a burial place near that of their king.