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The great pyramids of Giza have intrigued humanity for thousands of years. Questions about the construction and the purpose of these majestic monuments have existed since the middle period of ancient Egyptian civilization, but recent cutting-edge research has uncovered information about how and why they were built. In Mountains of the Pharaohs, Zahi Hawass, a world-renowned archaeologist and the official guardian of Egypts timeless treasures, weaves the latest archaeological data and an enthralling family history into spellbinding narrative. Nearly five thousand years ago, the 4th Dynasty of Egypts Old Kingdom reigned over a highly advanced civilization. Believed to be gods, the royal family lived amid colossal palaces and temples built to honor them and their deified ancestors. Hawass brings these extraordinary historical figures to life, spinning a soap operalike saga complete with murder, incest, and the triumphant ascension to the throne of one of only four queens ever to rule Egypt. The magnificent pyramids attest not only to the dynastys supreme power, but also to the engineering expertise and architectural sophistication that flourished under their rule. Hawass argues that t

Who reads Mountains of the Pharaohs : the Untold Story of the Pyramid Builders?

Author

Zahi A Hawass

Publisher

Doubleday Religion

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780385503051

Category

history

Subjects

Fiction, History, Humanities

Rating

3.6 / 5 (126 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14