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Roman emperors, Arab scholars, and early travelers were already drawn to and enchanted by the fascination of the land along the Nile. The pyramids of Giza, the temple-city of Karnak, or the Valley of the Kings with the grave of Tutankhamen even today maintain their extraordinary attraction. This book is a kaleidoscope of the myriad manifestations of ancient Egypt, from architecture, sculpture and painting to everyday life, statecraft, society and religion.