Tutankhamun: The Treasures of the Tomb

Description

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.

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. Sandro Vannini is an accclaimed photographer who has worked closely with Zahi Hawass over many years.

'Unpack the treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb as spread after glittering spread unfurls in this sumptuous book' - The Times 'The ultimate book on the boy king ... breathtaking' - Daily Express 'Rich, lavish, insightful ... five stars' - All About History 'Majestic ... the book leaves the reader awe-stricken at the sophistication of ancient Egyptian civilisation, both culturally and creatively' - The Lady 'This must be one of the most sumptuous and gorgeous books to ever have been produced on Tutankhamun ... filled with outstanding photographs and illustrations' - Timeless Travels 'The quality of the photographs is second to none ... Quite extraordinary to be in the presence of such an account of one of the most remarkable treasure troves of the ancient world. Breathtaking' - Books Monthly Reviews 'A book that writers, artists, historians, and dreamers will find not just invaluable - inspirational' - Film Juice