Riddle of the Sphinx: An Ancient Egyptian Puzzle Book

di Trevor Naylor (Autore)

Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2024

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.

• Autore: Trevor Naylor
• Editore: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• Anno: 2024
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 224 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 149 mm
• Peso: 280 gr.
• EAN: 9780500298138

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