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Book SynopsisA fully updated and revised edition of a classic bestseller: the definitive guide to Tutankhamun and his tomb â what it contained, why, and what it means today. On 4 November 1922, Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carterâs long search in Egyptâs Valley of the Kings drew to a triumphant close: Tutankhamunâs tomb had been found. As news of the discovery spread, and as images of the breathtaking treasures began to circulate, this once-obscure pharaoh would capture the imagination of the entire world. A hundred years on, and both the fascination and the drama continue. Scientific research has pushed forward, and the results have been impressive: the tombâs ground-plan and setting are now fully remapped; CT-scanning and aDNA have begun to shed their unique light on Tutankhamun in life and in death; super-accurate recordings have been secured of the Burial Chamberâs decorated walls; and we possess at last high-quality photography of Pharaohâs possessions. Our access to Carnarvon and Cart
Trade Review'This new, revamped edition is magnificent … Represents the closest thing available to a comprehensive archaeological report, including details of the search for and discovery of the tomb, the tomb structure itself, and the artefacts found … and illustrated in full colour throughout' - Minerva
'A beautifully illustrated look at Tutankhamun’s rule and a comprehensive study of all the treasures found' - Mail on Sunday
'Visually stunning … this is the perfect book for the general reader. [Reeves] has an engaging style, the presentation is accessible, the vintage photographs intriguing and the artefacts from the Pharaoh’s treasure trove just make the head spin' - Saga
'Highly detailed and magnificently reproduced illustrations … aimed at specialists but also seductive for the dedicated general reader' - Science
'This revised volume is likely to remain a "go-to" reference for Tutankhamun’s tomb and treasures' - Ancient Egypt
'This landmark comprehensive archaeological report is beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout' - Mature Times
