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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 the tomb. Volume 2 describes the opening of the triple coffin, and Tutankhamun's mummy.

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Preface; Introduction; 1. Tut-Ankh-Amen; 2. The tomb and burial chamber; 3. Clearing the burial chamber and opening the sarcophagus; 4. The state chariots; 5. The opening of the three coffins (season 1925–1926); 6. Points of interest in Egyptian burial customs; 7. The examination of the royal mummy; Appendices; Index.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 9/30/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108018159, 978-1108018159
      ISBN10: 1108018157
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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 the tomb. Volume 2 describes the opening of the triple coffin, and Tutankhamun's mummy.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Introduction; 1. Tut-Ankh-Amen; 2. The tomb and burial chamber; 3. Clearing the burial chamber and opening the sarcophagus; 4. The state chariots; 5. The opening of the three coffins (season 1925–1926); 6. Points of interest in Egyptian burial customs; 7. The examination of the royal mummy; Appendices; Index.

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