Egypt, a land of mystery and majestic ruins, is one of the most popular tourist destinations, but what is it that entices millions of visitors each year to this particular part of the world? Most travel thousands of miles to see the remains of the myriad of pyramids, temples and shrines... some of which date back more than 5,000 years, to an era when the Egyptian civilisation was the envy of the globe.The pharaohs were the rulers of ancient Egypt and were regarded as deities by their subjects who toiled and performed incredible feats of engineering to build impressive monuments that have defied the sands of time to strike awe into the hearts of 21st century observers.This book helps provide a glimpse into life the life of ancient Egypt and highlights the more prominent figures in the country's history, whose names live on thanks to the magnificent legacies they left behind.