Smith, G Elliot

Finding Tutankhamen and His Tomb - The Great Discovery by Howard Carter & George Herbert

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ISBN 13:
9781528720779
author:
Smith, G Elliot
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Read & Co. History
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
21.6 x 14 x 0.6 centimetres (0.1
Genre:
Biography, Historical, History,
Condition:
New
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£15.34

Description

Discover the incredible story behind one of history's most famous archaeological discoveries. In 1922, Howard Carter unearthed the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen, revealing a remarkably well-preserved royal burial site that had lain hidden for over 30 centuries. This collection of articles from the Daily Telegraph provides a unique insight into the excitement and significance of Carter's groundbreaking expedition. Written by Grafton Elliot Smith in 1922, these articles offer commentary on the wider meaning of the discovery, exploring themes such as the exploration of ancient tombs, the ethics of desecration, and the story behind the tomb's remarkable preservation. The chapters featured in this volume include: Exploration of the Theban Tombs of the Kings, Tutankhamen, The Significance of the Discovery, The Valley of the Tombs, The Story of the Flood, Getting to Heaven, and The Ethics of Desecration.

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