The man who discovered king tutankhamun s tomb is the same guy that owned the downton abbey castle. Tutankhamen, by joyce tyldesley the new york times. The ultimate book on the treasures of tutankhamun, with. Tutankhamun tutankhamun s royal lineage and his rule. His tomb was never touched and so the people that study history didnt even know that it existed. Graham phillips goodreads author shelved 1 time as tutankhamun. Demi sets king tutankhamun s life in the context of the religious beliefs of his ancestors. Book description this book written and collected by author of egy king blog, he summarizes the life story of king tutankhamun, family percentage and the latest theories that support percentage in addition to talking about his tomb and its discovery also the treasures of tutankhamun s tomb. One of the finest examples of the excavations of ancient egyptian history, is the tomb of tutankhamun the finest, pristinely preserved burial of the 18th dynastys famous boy king.
However, in 1922 one tomb was discovered that was mostly untouched and was filled with treasure. His historical importance rested on the reversal of akhenatens policy that suppressed the traditional egyptian religion as well as its administration and political structure. The spectacular treasures from the tomb of tutankhamun have been admired by millions of visitors to museum exhibitions around the world. The fabulous treasures of tutankhamun have fascinated the public since their discovery by howard carter in 1922. The 1922 discovery by howard carter of tutankhamuns nearly intact tomb, in excavations funded by lord carnarvon, received worldwide press coverage. Ever since howard carter uncovered king tutankhamun s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient egypt. An egyptologist illuminates the life, reign and death of king tut. King tut was an egyptian pharaoh famed for his opulent tomb, discovered intact in 1922, with his mask and mummy in his original sarcophagus. Born to a pharaoh who had the revolutionary idea that all of egypt must worship only one god. Read download king tutankhamun the treasures of the tomb. He was the son of the powerful king akhenaten, and took pow. Demi sets king tutankhamuns life in the context of the religious beliefs of his ancestors. The discovery of tutankhamun in color pictures, 1922.
The king, the tomb, the royal treasure king tut 9780500278109. At the time of the discovery, archaeologists believed that all the royal tombs in the valley of the kings, across the river from ancient thebes, had already been cleared. After british archaeologist howard carter discovered the boy pharaohs tomb. Books on tutankhamen ancient egyptian history from broughs books. Tutankhamun is famous today because english archaeologist howard carter discovered his intact tomb in 1922. The tomb of king tutankhamen by michael woods and mary woods. During the early twentieth century, howard carter, a british egyptologist, excavated for many years in the valley of the kingsa royal burial ground located on the west bank of the ancient city of thebes, egypt. The boy king has since become egypts most famous pharaoh, but when carter was digging, his name tutankhamun was. Radar scans of king tutankhamun s tomb have proved there are no secret chambers packed with buried treasure. Now, a twoandahalfyearlong museum exhibit of tuts treasures is touring major cities in the u. Discovery of king tuts tomb discover how howard carter unearthed the worlds most unbelievable gem. This book is a detailed and comprehensive account of this great archaeological discovery. The discovery of the tomb of tutankhamen by howard carter.
Howard carter and the mystery of king tutankhamun s tomb internet sources before using information you find on the internet for assignments and research, it is important to establish that the information comes from a reliable and appropriate source. Famous tutankhamun tomb secret chamber does not exist. Inside the tomb of tutankhamun by jacqueline morley, illustrated by john james. Explores the boy king s life and world, and explains what happened to his tomb. Tutankhamun, also spelled tutankhamen and tutankhamon, original name tutankhaten, byname king tut, flourished 14th century bce, king of ancient egypt reigned 3323 bce, known chiefly for his intact tomb, kv 62 tomb 62, discovered in the valley of the kings in 1922. Popular tutankhamun books showing 120 of 20 i, the sun paperback by. The secret history hidden in the valley of the kings paperback by. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the tomb of tutankhamun vol. Tutankhamun was the ancient egyptian pharaoh, known affectionately as king tut, whose lavish and intact tomb was discovered in 1922 by howard carter. King tutankhamun, better known as king tut, was a pharaoh in ancient egypts 18th dynasty. Buy the tomb of tutankhamun reprint by howard carter, a c mace isbn. The most prized item was a sarcophagus which is usually the burial box for the mummy. The disappointing end to a threeyear search for the hidden rooms was announced by the.
This was where the pharaohs and powerful nobles were buried for around 500 years during the history of ancient egypt. King tutankhamun tomb curse, pyramid in egypt mysteries. The tomb of tutankhamun, with its breathtaking treasures, remains the most. The secret history hidden in the valley of the kings paperback. A vivid portrait of howard carter emerges from this fictionalised story of his quest to uncover the tomb of the boyking, writes kate pullinger. The story of the boy pharaoh and the discovery of his tomb and treasures vividly retold for young readers. Elaborate sarcophaguss like this one were only meant for kings and the rich, others were simply mummified or buried in the sand tut was 9 when he became pharaoh 18 dynasty new kingdom new kingdom after amarna age tut is son of akhenaten tut lived from 3223 bce accented moved egypts capital to akhenaten amarna mid egypt. A last minute effort a rushed tomb that was considered modest to pharaonic standards. The story of the boyking, buried in splendour at the height of egyptian. King tutankhamen was a relatively minor player in the history of ancient egypt.
Tutankhamun s life a brief insight into the life of this young king and his empire. The discovery of tutankhamun in color pictures, 1922 tutankhamun s burial mask. The tomb of tutankhamun, with its breathtaking treasures, remains the most sensational archaeological find of all time. His short time as pharaoh was not especially memorable, but the 1922 discovery of the boy kings intact tomb sealed his place in the history books. The tomb is in the valley of the kings near luxor, egypt. In 1922, british archaeologist howard carters discovery of an intact tomb revealed a wealth of artifacts and information that turned king tut into a.
And then, in 1922, british archaeologist howard carter made a legendary discovery when he located and excavated the tomb of king tutankhamun, uncovering the. Nonfiction history books for kids history books for kids. King tuts tomb was covered with elaborate mural paintings and furnished with ornate objects, including chariots and superb gold jewellery and slippers. We are a nonprofit organization and we would rather spend the money on our mission to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. This brilliantly illustrated volume takes the reader through tutankhamun s tomb roombyroom in the order that it was discovered and excavated by howard carter. Born in c42 bc, tutankhamun ruled ancient egypt for around ten years until his death at the age of about 19. Tutankhamuns tomb was discovered by british archaeologist howard carter on november 26, 1922.
I remember in the 1960s reading the original books 2 volumes that were. Professor hawass is an excellent author and renowned expert and it shows. The king, the tomb, the royal treasure king tut first paperback edition edition. Genetic tests have confirmed that king tutankhamun is the grandson of the great pharaoh amenhotep ii, and certainly the son of akhenaten, a controversial figure in the history of the 18th dynasty of the new kingdom in egypt. King tutankhamun or tutankhamen ruled egypt as pharaoh for 10 years until his death at age 19, around 24 b. This book is the definitive one for anyone interested in the tomb and treasures of tutankhamun. Illustrations and handcoloured photographs of reallife places, people and objects bring the story to life. Years ago a documentary about the opening of the tomb was created. At the time of carters discovery, tutankhamun s tomb was still largely intact. King tutankhamen or king tut as he is more commonly known todaywas relatively unknown to the world until 1922, when his tomb was discovered by howard carter. In this book, the author shed the light on the history, the art and the aton religion in egypt during the period proceeding the reign. Reviewed in the united kingdom on october 10, 2015. Please help us cover our server costs for this year. Contrary to the title, the book is actually about the two excavators lord carnarvon and howard carter than it is about the mysterious boy king.
Many books have been written about the boy king and his tomb, but this volume by worldrenowned egyptologist zahi hawass provides the reader with a unique perspective on this extraordinary archaeological find. Carter was searching for the tomb of an obscure king from the 18th dynasty. A variety of bowls, plates and dishes, which once contained offerings of food and drink were also found in tutankhamun s tomb. What makes his tomb unique is that it had never been discovered, and therefore was found fully intact. He found a strange and wonderful medley of extraordinary and beautiful objects inside. If it werent for the discovery of his resplendent tomb, king tutankhamun ca 41ca 23 b. King tutankhamun tomb curse, pyramid in egypt everyone who were involved in the excavation of the tomb of tutankhamun in egypt, died in the subsequent years. Tutankhamun is one of the most famous and well known egyptians of all time, but who was he. In this book, the author shed the light on the history, the art and the aton religion in egypt during the period proceeding the reign of tutankhamun, as well as the impressive. After thirtytwo centuries of lying hidden in the egyptian valley of the kings, king tutankhamuns sacred, royal tomb was discovered by a british archaeologist, and tuts story became known throughout the world. It is very well written and kept me interested even through some mundane material. Howard carter and the mystery of king tutankhamuns tomb.
Entrance to king tuts tomb discovered george rinhartcorbisgetty images british archaeologist howard carter and his workmen discover a step leading to the tomb of king tutankhamen. Tutankhamuns tomb, innermost coffin ap art history. By the time he discovered tutankhamuns tomb in 1922, british archaeologist howard carter had been excavating egyptian antiquities for three decades. There is more evidence than the allegations in this amazing book. The tomb of king tutankhamun, discovered by howard carter in 1922, in the valley of the kings, attracts tens of thousands of tourists a year. Discovered in 1922, this tomb was a stunning revelation it was filled. After thirtytwo centuries of lying hidden in the egyptian valley of the kings, king tutankhamun s sacred, royal tomb was discovered by a british archaeologist, and tuts story became known throughout the world. King tuts tomb when howard carter discovered king tuts tomb, he found a huge chamber with four rooms filled with everything king tut would need in the afterlife. Live a day in the life of king tut national geographic. In 1922, british archaeologist howard carter discovered the burial tomb of king tut. King tut facts 11 interesting facts about king tut. I have a general interest in history and this book sounded good.
Tutankhamun s tomb innermost coffin and death mask this is the currently selected item. His tomb contained thousands of artifacts, a sarcophagus containing his mummy, and a nowfamous headdress. Explore 360 the tomb of tutankhamun by stella caldwell. The ultimate book on king tut and his tombthe most exciting archaeological find the world has ever known. When members in the howard carter group died, the curse of the pharaohs was brought more into the lime light. It took carter and his team almost ten years to catalog the contents of the tomb. The incredible golden mask with its dark blue stripes of lapis lazuli and serious young face is probably the most famous ancient artifact in the world. With over 5,000 artifacts, it sparked a renewed public interest in ancient egypt, for which tutankhamuns mask, now in the egyptian museum, remains a popular symbol. Since the discovery of his richly furnished tomb in 1922, tutankhamen has ascended to an. A great, well researched book on the finding and excavation of tutankhamun s tomb. King tut began his reign at the age of 9 and died at age 18.