Riddle of the Sphinx: An Ancient Egyptian Puzzle Book

Author:   Trevor Naylor
Publisher:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
ISBN:  

9780500298138


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   24 October 2024
Format:   Paperback
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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.

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Author:   Trevor Naylor
Publisher:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight:   0.280kg
ISBN:  

9780500298138


ISBN 10:   0500298130
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   24 October 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Trevor Naylor is a writer living in Yorkshire. A career in books and publishing has taken him around the world, including Egypt, a country he lived in and has known for four decades. He has written several books on Egyptian life and culture, including Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs Illustrated (2023). Trevor still works in publishing, dividing his time between being an author and travelling to the Middle East to work with his many publishing friends there. When not writing he loves to walk, travel the UK, create and share quizzes and puzzles.

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