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A catalogue of the Splendors of Ancient Egypt, an exhibit from the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Gives a fascinating insight into the lives and beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians, revealed through their own writings and inscriptions, while the views of the tombs and ancient sites help to put these magnificent objects into their context. The statues, funerary objects, stelae and gold pieces bear witness to the technical mastery of the Ancient Egyptians, and to the powerful symbolism of their beliefs. Beautiful color photos.