The Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy

by Joyce Filer

Book Overview

Uncover the secrets of Hornedjitef--the man and the mummy

Hornedjitef was a priest of the temple of Amun in ancient Egypt more than 2,000 years ago. His mummy was carefully prepared for the afterlife with a golden mask, expensive jewelery and amulets, and two elaborate coffins. But who was he? How do we know his name? What job did he do? Where did he live, and what was his life like in ancient Egypt thousands of years ago?

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195219902
• ISBN13: 9780195219906
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.0" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8