Details: The Valley of the Kings & the region of Luxor are home to some of the greatest Archaeological treasures not only in Egypt but in the whole world. This book accompanies the reader on a journey of discovery to the magnificently decorated tombs of the Pharaohs & Queens of the new kingdom & their monumental funerary temples. With the aid of superb photographs & drawings, it is possible to reconstruct the events of the New Kingdom that led to the building of the royal tombs &, consequently, to understand the civilisation & culture of ancient Egypt, the sequence of its dynasties, & its famous Pharaohs whose presence influenced the ancient history of the West. This volume is a compendium of the most advanced archaeological research carried out on the west bank of the Nile but also, thanks to the skills of the narrators & the quality of the illustrations, a fascinating journey into the ancient heart of a country that has always been at the centre of human history. Ideal for: A must have book for all Egyptophiles. This hardback book has 326 pages & measures: 30 x 21.5 x 3cm.