Howard Carter Book order

Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been selected by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts, making it a vital addition to any academic collection.

This book, first published in 2005, offers a scholarly exploration of its subject matter, reflecting the rigorous standards of Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis. It provides valuable insights and analysis, making it a significant contribution to its field. The text is designed for both academic and general audiences, ensuring accessibility while maintaining depth in its discussion.

The discovery of the resting place of the great Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun [Tut.ankh. Amen] in November 1922 by Howard Carter and the fifth Earl of Carnarvon was the greatest archaeological find the world had ever seen. Despite its plundering by thieves in antiquity, the burial of the king lay intact with its nest of coffins and funerary shrines, surrounded by a mass of burial equipment arranged in three peripheral chambers. Following on from the first volume's account of the search for and initial discovery of the team, in the second volume Howard Carter recounts the discovery of the king's burial chamber: the breakthrough to the four protective shrines, the revelation of the quartz-sandstone sarcophagus, the king's three coffins (his own of pure gold) and the bejewelled mummy of the Pharaoh himself. Now available in the Bloomsbury Revelations series, the book includes over 150 photographs of the treasures that lay within the great burial chamber of Tutankhamun

The discovery of the resting place of the great Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun [Tut.ankh.Amen] in November 1922 by Howard Carter and the fifth Earl of Carnarvon was the greatest archaeological find the world had ever seen. Despite its plundering by thieves in antiquity, the burial of the king lay intact with its nest of coffins and funerary shrines, surrounded by a mass of burial equipment arranged in three peripheral chambers. Following on from the first volume's account of the search for and initial discovery of the team, in the second volume Howard Carter recounts the discovery of the king's burial chamber: the breakthrough to the four protective shrines, the revelation of the quartz-sandstone sarcophagus, the king's three coffins (his own of pure gold) and the bejewelled mummy of the Pharaoh himself. Now available in the Bloomsbury Revelations series, the book includes over 150 photographs of the treasures that lay within the great burial chamber of Tutankhamun.

The book delves into a pivotal moment in 1923 when an archaeological discovery faced significant threats and controversy. It features the complete, previously unpublished statement by Howard Carter regarding these events, originally released in a limited 1924 pamphlet. Accompanied by an introduction from Nicholas Reeves and striking photographs, the text offers a unique glimpse into the challenges faced by Carter and his team during this historic period in archaeology.