Egypt
- ISBN-10
- 0749672536
- ISBN-13
- 9780749672539
- Series
- Egypt
- Category
- Egypt
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Author
- John Malam
Description
The daily life, eating habits, clothing, arts and crafts, religion, technology, and warfare of ancient civilizations is explored through the sites and artefacts of the people of Egypt.
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