Bestselling author Simon Cox takes us on a spellbinding journey through some of the most fascinating and mysterious aspects of ancient Egyptian life. He answers questions that have intrigued people for centuries, including: How were the pyramids built and what do they mean? Was there a curse of Tutankhamun? Are the biblical stories about the land of Egypt true? Did the Egyptians make human sacrifices? and, Is there a secret Hall of Records buried beneath the sands at Giza? Discover the truth about the people, places, gods and legends in this accessible reference guide. It is an essential reading for anyone wanting to know more about this remarkable period of history. If you thought Egypt was interesting before now ...read on!

Author Biography

Simon Cox is the author of the internationally bestselling books Cracking the Da Vinci Code and Illuminating Angels and Demons. He is a regular visitor to Egypt and has led many tour parties to the land of blue and gold. He lectures frequently around Europe and the US on alternative history and has appeared in numerous documentaries as an expert in the field. Susan Davies is a researcher and writer with a deep interest in Ancient Egypt, specialising in the New Kingdom era of Egyptian history. She has travelled extensively to the Middle East, and Egypt in particular. Together with Simon Cox, she is the MD of Cox Davies Associates, a new literary and media agency. Susan is a member of the Egyptian Exploration Society and lives in Bedfordshire.