Pyramids

<h2>The extraordinary mysteries of the pyramids - revealed</h2> <p>From the development of monumental architecture around 3000 BC to the fabulous edifices that rose up from the desert plains of Giza these are amongst the most remarkable structures in world history.</p> <p>Their story has given rise to a set of incredible legends: spaceships ley lines mysterious goings on... Is it fact or fiction? Joyce Tyldesley writer lecturer and broadcaster on Ancient Egypt cuts away modern myth and prejudice to reveal the truth behind these astonishing structures.</p> <p>The Old Kingdom pharaohs believed that death was the beginning of eternal life. To help them on their way they built pyramids; huge ramps or stairways charged with the most potent magic leading directly to the sky.</p> <p><em>Pyramids</em> chronicles how and why Egypt's pharaohs built on so grand a scale and shows how the pyramids helped to build Egypt itself.</p> <p>'A fascinating survey... For anyone who wants to know about pyramids this is required reading' <em>Spectator</em></p> <p>'Tyldesley sets out to fill the gap between Egyptologists' reserve the excesses of tour guides and misinformed traditions... [she] should be required reading.' <em>Sunday Times</em></p>