The statue of Zeus has been missing for a long time. From the Temple of Artemis, only the foundation survived. The fragments of the Mausoleum are preserved in museums. The Colossus of Rhodes is preserved exclusively in legends. The Alexandria lighthouse disappeared almost without a trace. Of the seven wonders of the world, only the Egyptian pyramids remain. They rise above the desert, challenging the destructive effects of time and the main destroyer - man. For every student of the history of civilization, Egypt is a huge repository of information. It is here that the richest heritage of evidence of ancient material culture remains. This is where sciences such as physics, astronomy, medicine, and engineering originate. M. Murray passionately and captivatingly creates a majestic picture of the beginning of the development and decline of the longest and most mysterious civilization in the world.