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Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA

Name: Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA
Brand: American University in Cairo Press
SKU: 9789774166372
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Contributors:

Zahi Hawass

Publisher:

American University in Cairo Press

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

History, Social Science, Art

Book Subcategory:

Ancient, Archaeology, History

Book Topic:

Egypt, Ancient & Classical

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Release Date:

2013-12-15

ISBN 13:

9789774166372

Weight:

2.75 lbs

Size:

11.10 x 9.00 x 0.80 inches

Pages:

264

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A thorough account of what we know and don't know about the life and times of the famous young pharaoh, from the discovery of his tomb in 1922 to the CT-scans of the twenty-first century
Penned by a scholar who was personally involved in research into the enigmatic young pharaoh, this comprehensive and fully illustrated new study reviews the current state of our knowledge about the life, death, and burial of Tutankhamun in light of the latest investigations and newest technology. Zahi Hawass places the king in the broader context of Egyptian history, unraveling the intricate and much debated relationship between various members of the royal family, and the circumstances surrounding the turbulent Amarna period. He also succinctly explains the religious background and complex beliefs in the afterlife that defined and informed many features of Tutankhamun's tomb. The history of the exploration of the Valley of the Kings is discussed, as well as the background and mutual relationships of the main protagonists.
The tomb and the most important finds are described and illustrated, and the modern X-raying and CT-scanning of the king's mummy are presented in detail. The description of the latest DNA examination of the mummies of Tutankhamun and members of his family is one of the most absorbing parts of the book and demonstrates that scientific methods may produce results that cannot be paralleled by traditional Egyptology.

"This is a work by a man who passionately loves Egypt's past and is not afraid of controversy. There is nothing like reading a book that contains first-hand recollections and impressions, bringing to life an exacting academic topic. Dr Hawass does this in masterly fashion."--Jaromir Malek, from the foreword

About the Author
Zahi Hawass is one of the world's best known Egyptologists, former Egyptian minister of state for antiquities, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. He is the author of many books on ancient Egypt, including several on Tutankhamun.

Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA

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Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to the Golden City

Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to the Golden City

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