The Pyramids and the Sphinx

The Pyramids and the Sphinx

"This book is dedicated to the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, the emblems and glory of the Fourth Dynasty, but also to the pyramids and tombs that stretch from Saqqarah to Meidum and Dashur. In the light of most recent findings and thanks to all-new photographs and plans, the reader is led on a discovery of the most fascinating face of the Nilotic civilization. Tribute is also paid to the pharaohs who ordered the pyramids' construction, the treasures found in the most famous tombs, and the men who have revealed their secrets. The result is a volume with an outstanding series of photographs and illustrations combined with a completely up-to-date text in clear English."--Jacket.

Corinna Rossi

Vercelli, Italy : White Star Publishers

Editorial coordination, Laura Accomazzo ; graphic design, Maria Cucchi ; translation, Timothy Stroud]

Historical introduction -- The step pyramid of Saqqara -- The pyramid of Meidum -- The pyramids of Dahshur -- The plateau of Giza: The pyramid of Khufu -- The pyramid of Khafre -- The pyramid of Menkaure -- The Sphinx -- The tombs of Giza: The tomb of Khufukhaf I -- The tomb of Meresankh III -- The grave goods of Queen Hetepheres -- The tomb of Iasen -- The tomb of Iymery -- The tomb of Nisutnefer -- The tomb of Seshathetep -- The tomb of Khayemankh -- The tomb of Idu -- The tomb of Kapunisut Kai -- The tomb of Qar -- The pyramids and temples of Abusir -- The necropolis of Saqqara: The tomb of Mereruka -- The tomb of Kagemni -- The tomb of Idut -- The tomb of Ti -- The tomb of Ptahhotep -- The tomb of Merefnebef -- The tomb of Niankhkhum and Khnumhotep -- The tomb of Mehu -- The tomb of Irukaptah -- The tomb of Neferhenptah -- The tomb of Neferseshemra -- The tomb of Neferseshemptah -- The tomb of Nefer -- The pyramid of Pepi II -- The pyramids of the Middle Kingdom: The pyramid of Amenemhet I -- The pyramid of Senruset I -- The pyramid of Senruset II -- The pyramid of Senruset III -- The pyramids of Amenemhet III.

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