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Riddle of the Sphinx

Riddle of the Sphinx An Ancient Egyptian Puzzle Book

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Publisher's Synopsis

Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt as you navigate through puzzles and riddles, myths and magic, rhyme and reason - from the twisting Nile to the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx.

On your journey, you will uncover the deep history of a land steeped in myth and magic, from the era of the great pyramid builders and gods of ancient Egypt to the dramatic invasion of Napoleon and the continuing allure of Egypt today. Along the way, you will encounter:

 Tongue-twisting anagrams
 Famous Egyptians past and present
 Gods and Goddesses, Pharaohs and Queens
 Word walls and wordsearches
 'Scribal' - ancient Egypt's answer to Wordle
 True-or-false trickery in an ancient doctor's surgery
 Bingo calls in the Valley of the Kings
 Pyramids of the world - but can you recognize them all?

Infused with Egyptology expertise, rich historical detail and featuring over seventy puzzles, games and quizzes of varying difficulty, this book is a treasure trove for quiz enthusiasts and budding Egyptologists alike. So grab your ink and papyrus and try, if you dare, to solve the Riddle of the Sphinx.

Book information

ISBN: 9780500298138
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Imprint: Thames and Hudson
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 224
Weight: 278g
Height: 148mm
Width: 232mm
Spine width: 20mm