Tutankhamun: The Treasures of the Tomb

ISBN: 0500293902

Author: Hawass, Zahi

Condition: New

The ultimate book on King Tut and his tomb-the most exciting archaeological find the world has ever known-now in a compact editionThe 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, illuminating the tomb?s most magnificent artifacts and objects.Leading authority Dr. Zahi Hawass imbues the text with his own inimitable flavor, 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. Now available in a compact edition, and published to coincide with a global touring exhibition that begins in Los Angeles in March 2018 and ends at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2023, this sumptuous volume is the definitive record of Tutankhamun?s legacy. 324 illustrations

• Comprehensive guide to Tutankhamun's treasures, featuring stunning photographs | Tutankhamun's tomb and its remarkable artifacts stand as the most extraordinary archaeological discovery | Explore Tutankhamun's tomb room by room, following Howard Carter's 1922 excavation | Dr. Zahi Hawass' engaging narrative and Sandro Vannini's detailed photographs bring the discovery to life | Lavishly illustrated with full-color spreads and foldouts, this volume is the definitive record of Tutankhamun's opulent legacy