To think that the Ancient Egyptians were ancient even when Jesus was born is breathtaking. I remember one time that my mom and I went to a bookstore after I begged her for weeks to buy me a book about mummification (I was just 8). I devoured that book and could easily recite parts of The Book of the Dead when I was 10. This, I'm sure, was a universal experience. The Ancient Egyptians evoke stories of great deeds, mysticism, and legends, it's a fascinating world that has captivated more than one heart.