Pyramids and Tombs of Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Guide to the Burial Sites of a Fascinating Civilization - Softcover

Offering insights into the pyramids and tombs of Egypt, this book covers the pyramid complexes of Giza, Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings to the Tomb of Nefertari. As well as shedding light on their religious beliefs and burial practices of the Egyptians, the pyramids and tombs have left us a legacy of information about their daily lives. This should be a useful reference for anyone who has an interest in the majestic and mysterious pyramids of Egypt.

Lorna Oakes lectures regularly at the British Museum and Birkbeck College, London University, and has led many study trips to Egypt and Syria. Her work with the Education Service at the British Museum includes producing trails and a teacher's guide on the Assyrian Galleries, taking part in the programme of gallery talks and lectures, and teaching school groups and theological college students.