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Tutankhamen and the Discovery of His Tomb by the Late Earl of Carnarvon and Mr. Howard Carter 1923

Tutankhamen and the Discovery of His Tomb by the Late Earl of Carnarvon and Mr. Howard Carter 1923

Smith, G. Elliot

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Literary FiguresAncient History GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162735058
ISBN13: 9781162735054
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tutankhamen and the Discovery of His Tomb is a book that chronicles the fascinating story of the discovery of the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen. Written by the Late Earl of Carnarvon and Mr. Howard Carter in 1923, the book offers a detailed account of the excavation of the tomb, which was one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century.The book begins with an introduction to the life and reign of Tutankhamen, who became pharaoh at a young age and ruled Egypt for only nine years before his untimely death. It then goes on to describe the early attempts to locate his tomb, which had been lost for centuries.The real excitement of the book, however, comes with the detailed account of the discovery of the tomb itself. The authors describe the challenges they faced in uncovering the tomb, including the difficult terrain and the need to be careful not to damage any of the priceless artifacts inside.The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations of the tomb and its contents, providing readers with a unique glimpse into the world of ancient Egypt. Overall, Tutankhamen and the Discovery of His Tomb is an engaging and informative read that is sure to appeal to anyone interested in archaeology, history, or ancient civilizations.With 22 illustrations, 2 maps, and a frontispiece Tribute to Tutankhamen.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.

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