Amulets and hieroglyphs1. Amulets and hieroglyphsCharms and messages and mythsDrifting sands and green palm treesAncient Egypt’s mysteries.

5. Ritual costumes, masks that scareFancy make-up, jewels and hairSee the pictures, read the signsAnd relive those early times.

2. Stories of the River NileFlowing north, mile after mileGrowing crops and farming landBuilding temples in the sand.

6. In their world mysteriousWeren’t they just a bit like us?With games and toys and dolls and petsAnd hieroglyphs and amulets.

3. Pharaohs, farmers, rich and poorSlaves or scribes, at peace or warHealthy times, or plagues and strifeReal people living life.

4. Baking, brewing, picking fruitPlaying tunes on harp and fluteHeads that turn and eyes that glanceHands that write and feet that dance.

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