Step inside one of history's most astonishing engineering feats with An Egyptian Pyramid, a richly illustrated journey through the construction, purpose and secrets of an ancient royal tomb.Drawing on detailed archaeological evidence, this Spectacular Visual Guide follows a pyramid from its earliest foundations to its gleaming final form - revealing how its site was chosen, how colossal stones were quarried and transported, and how skilled craftsmen and thousands of labourers worked together to raise a monument fit for a pharaoh.Cutaways, diagrams and full-page visual reconstructions bring to life every stage of the process: the bustling workers' town at Kahun; the organisation of the building crews; the carving and decoration of mortuary temples; the rituals surrounding death, mummification and burial; and the vast "city of the dead" that grew around the pyramids.Packed with historical detail, clear explanations and vivid artwork, this is an accessible, authoritative introduction to Ancient Egypt - perfect for curious readers, school projects and anyone captivated by the ancient world.