Tomb of Tutankhamen

The ""Tomb of Tutankhamen"" is a book written by Howard Carter, an English archaeologist who discovered the tomb of the famous Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen in 1922. The book is a detailed account of the discovery and excavation of the tomb, and includes photographs and illustrations of the artifacts found inside. The book begins with an introduction to the history of Tutankhamen and the circumstances surrounding his death. It then describes the long and difficult process of locating the tomb, which had been hidden for over 3,000 years. The book goes on to detail the excavation of the tomb, including the removal of the many treasures and artifacts that were buried with the pharaoh. Carter provides a thorough analysis of the artifacts found in the tomb, including the famous golden mask of Tutankhamen. He also describes the various rooms and chambers of the tomb, and the intricate hieroglyphics and paintings that adorned the walls. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Egypt, and the life and death of one of its most famous rulers. Overall, ""Tomb of Tutankhamen"" is a must-read for anyone interested in archaeology, history, or ancient civilizations.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.