30-Second Ancient Egypt: The 50 Most Important Achievements of a Timeless Civilization, each Explained in Half a Minute (30 Second)

We've all heard of pyramids, hieroglyphs and Cleopatra, but how much do you really know about ancient Egypt? Why was the Nile integral to the unification of Egypt? What is the mystery surrounding Queen Hetepheres' tomb? What did the Amarna Letters reveal? What did the ancient Egyptians eat and drink? 30-Second Ancient Egypt presents a unique insight into one of the most brilliant and beguiling civilisations, where technological innovations and architectural wonders emerge among mysterious gods and burial rites. Each entry is summarised in just 30 seconds – using nothing more than two pages, 300 words and a single picture. From royal dynasties and Tutankhamun's tomb, to hieroglyphs and mummification, interspersed with biographies of Egypt's most intriguing rulers, this is the quickest path to understanding the 50 key ideas and innovations that developed and defined one of the world's great civilisations. We've all heard of pyramids, hieroglyphs and Cleopatra, but how much do you really know about ancient Egypt? Why was the Nile integral to the unification of Egypt? What is the mystery surrounding Queen Hetephere's tomb? What did the Amarna Letters reveal? What did the ancient Egyptians eat and drink? 30-Second Ancient Egypt presents a unique insight into one of the most brilliant and beguiling civilizations, where technological innovations and architectural wonders emerge among mysterious gods and burial rites. Each entry is summarized in just 30 seconds using nothing more than two pages, 300 words and a single picture. From royal dynasties and Tutankhamun's tomb, to hieroglyphs and mummification, interspersed with biographies of Egypt's most intriguing rulers, this is the quickest path to understanding the 50 key ideas and innovations that developed and defined one of the worlds great civilizations Weve all heard of pyramids, hieroglyphs, and Cleopatra, but how much do you really know about ancient Egypt? Why was the Nile integral to the unification of Egypt? What is the mystery surrounding Queen Hetepheres tomb? What did the Armana Letters reveal? What did the ancient Egyptians eat and drink? 30-Second Ancient Egypt presents a unique insight into one of the most brilliant and beguiling civilizations, where technological innovations and architectural wonders emerge among mysterious gods and burial rites. Each entry is summarized in just 30 secondsusing nothing more than two pages, 300 words, and a single picture. From royal dynasties and Tutankhamuns tomb, to hieroglyphs and mummification, interspersed with biographies of Egypts most intriguing rulers, this is the quickest path to understanding the 50 key ideas and innovations that developed and defined one of the worlds great civilizations. Cover; Title Page; Contents; Introduction; Land & People; GLOSSARY; The Nile; The Desert & the Oases; Rise of the State; Pharaoh; Profile: Narmer; Dynasties; Egypt's Neighbors; Ethnicity & Population; Architecture & Sites; GLOSSARY; Construction; Pyramids; Temples; Profile: Snefru; Private Tombs; Settlements; Palaces; Fortresses; Great Discoveries; GLOSSARY; Hierakonpolis "Main Deposit"; Hetepheres' Tomb; Meketre Models; Deir el-Bahari Royal Mummies; Profile: Senwosret III; Amarna Letters; The Bust of Nefertiti; Tutankhamun's Tomb; Karnak Cachette; Science, Medicine & Technology; GLOSSARY MedicineMagic; Transportation; Mathematics & Astronomy; Profile: Thutmose III; Mummification; Tools & Crafts; Thought & Belief; GLOSSARY; Creation Myths; Re, the Sun God; Osiris & Resurrection; Profile: Akhenaten; Amun; Burial Equipment; Mortuary Texts; Wisdom; Tomb Robbery; Art & Culture; GLOSSARY; Music; Writing; Literature; Sculpture in the Round; Profile: Ramesses II; Painting & Relief; Minor Arts; Life & Society; GLOSSARY; Childhood & Family; Gender & Careers; Food; Bureaucracy; Sports & Games; The Military; Profile: Cleopatra; Law; Love; APPENDICES; Resources; Notes on Contributors We've all heard of pyramids, hieroglyphs and Cleopatra, but how much do you really know about ancient Egypt? This book presents an insight into one of the civilizations, where technological innovations and architectural wonders emerge among mysterious gods and burial rites.