Publisher's Synopsis
The Tomb of Tutankhamen is a non-fiction book written by Howard Carter, an archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in 1922. The book provides a detailed account of the excavation process, including the challenges faced by Carter and his team, as well as the incredible treasures found within the tomb. The book also delves into the history and significance of Tutankhamen, who was a pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Egypt and ruled during the New Kingdom period. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the tomb and its contents, including the iconic golden mask of Tutankhamen. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history, archaeology, or the discovery of one of the most famous tombs in history.1923. Discovered by late Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter, with 104 illustrations from photographs by Harry Burton of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. For the first time, a royal burial was discovered that had not been overly disturbed. Due to the public interest in the subject, this is a preliminary narrative of discovering Tutankhamen's tomb.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
