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Howard Carter (18741939) was an English archaeologist, renowned for discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun. Originally published between 1923 and 1933, this three-volume study contains Carter's account of the sensational discovery, excavation and clearance of Tutankhamun's tomb. Volume 1 describes the original discovery and the opening of the Antechamber.

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Preface; Introduction Lady Burghclere; 1. The King and the Queen; 2. The valley and the tomb; 3. The valley in modern times; 4. Our prefatory work at Thebes; 5. The finding of the tomb; 6. A preliminary investigation; 7. A survey of the antechamber; 8. Clearing the antechamber; 9. Visitors and the press; 10. Work in the laboratory; 11. The opening of the sealed door; Appendix; Index.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 9/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108018142, 978-1108018142
      ISBN10: 1108018149
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Howard Carter (18741939) was an English archaeologist, renowned for discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun. Originally published between 1923 and 1933, this three-volume study contains Carter's account of the sensational discovery, excavation and clearance of Tutankhamun's tomb. Volume 1 describes the original discovery and the opening of the Antechamber.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Introduction Lady Burghclere; 1. The King and the Queen; 2. The valley and the tomb; 3. The valley in modern times; 4. Our prefatory work at Thebes; 5. The finding of the tomb; 6. A preliminary investigation; 7. A survey of the antechamber; 8. Clearing the antechamber; 9. Visitors and the press; 10. Work in the laboratory; 11. The opening of the sealed door; Appendix; Index.

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