Discover the truth about the people, places, gods, and legends in this accessible guidebook, an essential reference for anyone wanting to know more about this remarkable period of history. Questions that have intrigued people for centuries are answered here, such as 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? Is there a secret Hall of Records buried beneath the sands at Giza? If you thought Egypt was interesting before now . . . read on!