The tomb of Tutankhamun, with its breathtaking treasures, remains the most sensational archaeological find of all time. This brilliantly illustrated volume takes the reader through Tutankhamun''s tomb room-by-room in the order that it was discovered and excavated by Howard Carter in 1922. Dr Zahi Hawass imbues the text with his own inimitable flavour, imagining how the uncovering and opening of the tomb must have felt for Carter, while Sandro Vannini''s extraordinary photographs reproduce the objects in infinitesimal detail. With stunning full-colour spreads and foldouts throughout the book, this sumptuous volume is the definitive record of Tutankhamun''s glittering legacy.

Autorentext

Dr Zahi Hawass has made many major discoveries, including the tombs of the pyramid builders at Giza, the Valley of the Golden Mummies at Bahariya and the identification of the mummy of Hatshepsut. He is Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Egypt, and the author of many popular books, including King Tutankhamun: The Treasures of the Tomb, The Royal Tombs of Egypt and his memoirs Secrets from the Sand, all published by Thames & Hudson.

Klappentext

The ultimate book on the treasures of Tutankhamun, with breathtaking photographs of the most significant objects.

Zusammenfassung
The ultimate book on King Tut and his tomb--the most exciting archaeological find the world has ever known--now in a compact edition

Inhalt

Introduction: The Adventures of Howard Carter and Zahi Hawass . The Stairway and Entrance Corridor . The Antechamber . The Burial Chamber . The Treasury . The Annexe . Conclusion