The Tomb Of Tutankhamen
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in the history of archaeology, The Tomb of Tutankhamen chronicles one of the most extraordinary discoveries of the twentieth century — the unearthing of the nearly intact royal burial of the boy pharaoh in Egypt's Valley of the Kings in 1922. Written by the archaeologist who led the excavation, the narrative presents a meticulous, firsthand account of the painstaking process of uncovering thousands of priceless artifacts, from gilded shrines and ceremonial chariots to the now-iconic golden death mask. The tone balances scientific rigor with genuine wonder, conveying the mounting excitement of each new chamber revealed and the profound historical weight of what lay within. Carter details the political tensions, logistical challenges, and collaborative efforts that shaped the multi-season dig, offering readers both a technical record and a gripping human story. An essential text for anyone passionate about Egyptology, ancient history, or the golden age of archaeological discovery, it remains an authoritative and deeply compelling primary source unlike any other.
Author: Howard Carter
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Excalibur Books
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in the history of archaeology, The Tomb of Tutankhamen chronicles one of the most extraordinary discoveries of the twentieth century — the unearthing of the nearly intact royal burial of the boy pharaoh in Egypt's Valley of the Kings in 1922. Written by the archaeologist who led the excavation, the narrative presents a meticulous, firsthand account of the painstaking process of uncovering thousands of priceless artifacts, from gilded shrines and ceremonial chariots to the now-iconic golden death mask. The tone balances scientific rigor with genuine wonder, conveying the mounting excitement of each new chamber revealed and the profound historical weight of what lay within. Carter details the political tensions, logistical challenges, and collaborative efforts that shaped the multi-season dig, offering readers both a technical record and a gripping human story. An essential text for anyone passionate about Egyptology, ancient history, or the golden age of archaeological discovery, it remains an authoritative and deeply compelling primary source unlike any other.