Ancient Egypt

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The land of the pharaohs is famous for its huge pyramids, its bandaged mummies and its golden treasures. But how much do you really know about ancient Egypt? Was the Great Pyramid built by slaves? How did mummification work? Read on for expert history articles that answer all these questions. And scroll down for more on the age of the pharaohs, plus key figures in our understanding of the period –  Tutankhamun, Nefertiti, Ramesses II, Cleopatra and more…