Riggs, Christina
Treasured: How Tutankhamun Shaped a Century
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838950538
- author:
- Riggs, Christina
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered 100 years ago, but its discovery has had a lasting impact on our understanding of ancient Egypt.
This new history book explores how the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 shaped a century of archaeological research and fascination with ancient Egypt.
From the excavation site to the modern-day museums and collections that house its treasures, Christina Riggs examines the story behind one of history's most enduring mysteries.