The book by the famous American researcher Barbara Mertz debunks some legends of Ancient Egypt, but the real facts turn out to be much more interesting than fiction. You will learn everything about the life of the ancient Egyptians, their philosophy, sciences, attitude to life and death, about cultural monuments, architecture and writing. The lively and vivid language of the narrative will immerse you in the depths of the most ancient center of civilization and make you feel the mysterious atmosphere of the distant past.