The book is an illustrated archaeological study of Ancient Egypt and the lost tombs of outstanding historical figures: Imhotep, Akhenaten, Nefertiti, Alexander the Great, Cleopatra and others. Chris Nonton, President of the International Association of Egyptologists, tells the story of the lives and achievements of famous pharaohs and noble people of the Ancient World world, explains the circumstances of their burial and talks about amazing archaeological expeditions dedicated to the search for their tombs. Published in Russian for the first time.