VOLUME TWO: BURIAL CHAMBER AND MUMMYNo archaeologist in history had ever seen an intact burial of an Egyptian pharaoh. Now Howard Carter and his team were about to open the innermost coffin of Tutankhamun.Volume II of this historical and exciting series covers the dismantling of the enormous golden shrines around Tutankhamun's sarcophagus, the opening of the sarcophagus, the mystery of the immense weight of the king's coffins, and the magical day w...

VOLUME THREE: TREASURY AND ANNEXYour journey through the discovery of Tutankhamun cannot be complete without Volume III.In this third and final volume of Howard Carter's classic work on his historic discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, he gets down to the details of the objects contained in the Treasury and the Annexe. Neither of these chambers had escaped the attentions of the tomb-robbers who had entered the tomb in antiquity. As Carter describe...

VOLUME ONE: THE DISCOVERY"Let me try and tell the story of it all. It will not be easy, for the dramatic suddenness of the initial discovery left me in a dazed condition, and the months that have followed have been so crowded with incident that I have hardly had time to think."Among the hundreds of books written about ancient Egypt and Tutankhamun, you won't find an equal to archaeologist Howard Carter's powerful book about his discovery. His great...

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THE necropolis of Thebes—the great city which for so many centuries had been the capital of Egypt—lies on the western side of the Nile valley, on the margin of the desert opposite the modern village of Luxor. No ancient site has yielded a greater harvest of antiquities than this famous stretch of rocky land. From time immemorial it has been the profitable hunting-ground of the tomb robber; for more than a century a flourishing trade in its antiquities has been carried on by the natives of ...

"Five Years' Explorations at Thebes" is a captivating account of the archaeological endeavors undertaken by the Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings. This book details their groundbreaking discoveries, including the tomb of Tutankhamun, which unveiled a wealth of artifacts and insights into ancient Egyptian civilization. The narrative is rich with descriptions of the excavation process, the challenges faced, and the excitement of unearthing treasures that had lain...

The discovery of the resting place of the great Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun [Tut.ankh.Amen] in November 1922 by Howard Carter and the fifth Earl of Carnarvon was the greatest archaeological find the world had ever seen. Despite its plundering by thieves in antiquity, the burial of the king lay intact with its nest of coffins and funerary shrines, surrounded by a mass of burial equipment arranged in three peripheral chambers.After the long search for the tomb and its initial discov...

The discovery of the resting place of the great Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun [Tut.ankh.Amen] in November 1922 by Howard Carter and the fifth Earl of Carnarvon was the greatest archaeological find the world had ever seen. Despite its plundering by thieves in antiquity, the burial of the king lay intact with its nest of coffins and funerary shrines, surrounded by a mass of burial equipment arranged in three peripheral chambers.Following on from the first volume's account of the searc...

In 'The Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb (Illustrated Edition),' readers are invited into a meticulous exploration of one of history's most celebrated archaeological feats. This anthology, enriched with vibrant illustrations, captures the exhilarating blend of mystery, history, and meticulous discovery surrounding Tutankhamun's tomb. Through diverse literary styles ranging from detailed narratives to vivid personal accounts, the collection immerses readers in the intoxicating atmosphere of ...

In 'The Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb (Illustrated Edition),' editors Howard Carter and Arthur Cruttenden Mace capture the monumental event of uncovering one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century through a stunning array of styles, from meticulous journal entries to rich, illustrative photography. Recounting the challenges and triumphs of the expedition, the collection takes readers through a historical journey of not just the findings but also the innovative m...

The Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb is a foundational account of one of the most dramatic archaeological events of the twentieth century: the uncovering of the nearly intact burial chamber of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun. Combining excavation narrative, historical reflection, material description, and a sense of controlled wonder, the volume situates the tomb within the wider literary and scholarly context of Egyptology, imperial-era exploration writing, and museum culture. Its most compe...

The illustrated edition of *The Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb* presents a fascinating exploration into the monumental archaeological discovery that reshaped our understanding of ancient Egypt. Spanning a range of narrative styles from meticulous journal entries to evocative descriptions, this collection offers a rich tapestry that details the process and impact of unveiling King Tutankhamun's resting place. The anthology's inclusion of maps, photographs, and personal reflections provides...