The POOF-Slinky 07458 Slinky Science Ancient Pyramid Model Set allows you to paint and personalize an ancient Egyptian pyramid and decode ancient hieroglyphic symbols. Most archeologists agree that pyramids were built as burial chambers and monuments for the most powerful men in Egypt (Pharaohs and Kings). These enormous structures are among the largest ever built in the entire world. They are built of massive blocks of limestone and granite that weigh anywhere from 5000--18,000-pounds. Now you can discover an ancient Egyptian civilization in your own Ancient Pyramid. This kit allows you to personalize your pyramid with paints and custom hieroglyphic symbol labels that can be decoded. The hieroglyphics decoder wheel unlocks secrets about pyramids. Discover who built them, where they built them and most importantly how? The folding pyramid fully closes to hold all of your “ancient” treasures and opens to reveal “artifacts” from thousands of years ago. Open a tomb to uncover the hidden mummy and scare your friends with the creepy sound effects that come from with-in. The 33-page fun and fact booklet contains information on why these wonders of the world were built, discusses ancient Egyptian culture and facts about some of the most amazing pyramids of all-time. This set includes (4) paint containers, paint brush, vault, key, canopic jar bases, (2) heads for jars, mummy, pharaoh statue, pyramid board, triangle pyramid topper, coffin, decoder lock, (2) pillars, sarcophagus (3 parts), (2) wall connectors, decal sheet, decoder cover, (3) LR44 batteries and a fun and fact instruction booklet. This is Slinky Science experiment number 149 of a series of science kits that combine the elements of learning and fun to provide hours of educational entertainment. The POOF-Slinky 07458 Slinky Science Ancient Pyramid Model Set is recommended for children 8-years of age and older. POOF-Slinky, Inc. is the maker of POOF, Slinky, Ideal and Scientific Explorer Brands.