Few civilisations have been as steeped in religion or bowed to as many gods as the Ancient Egyptians but their attitude to worship was very different to ours today.

The well-educated priesthood were regarded as nothing less than the messengers of the gods on Earth and as a result were almost as powerful and revered as the kings themselves.

Learn about the private nature of the temples, the varied lives and lifestyles of the priests, how they tended to the needs of the gods, and the changing roles of women in religion throughout the different kingdoms.