CHAPTER 1 HONORING THE DEAD An archaeologist speaks to a worker at an Egyptian dig area The desert winds can be forceful The archaeologist has to raise her voice so the worker can hear her WATCH A VIDEO HERE
Digging teams in Egypt search for ancient tombs and other treasures
The walls of Egyptian tombs often have beautiful artwork and writing on them The archaeologist and her team are digging in the Valley of the Kings There scientists have found the tombs of
many ancient Egyptian rulers Maybe the archaeologist’s team will find another A tomb is a place where people bury or put their dead The tomb is supposed to honor the life of the dead person Ancient Egyptian tombs have interested scientists explorers and even robbers for thousands of years People can find treasures inside tombs They can learn about how the dead person lived And they can learn about the people who created the tomb
