The Tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amen
Discovered by the Late Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:30th Sep '10
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The definitive account of the discovery, recording and clearance of the tomb of Tutankhamun, originally published between 1923 and 1933.
Howard Carter (1874–1939) 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 3 focuses on the objects in the Treasury and Annexe.Howard Carter (1874–1939) was an English archaeologist and Egyptologist, now renowned for discovering the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun. Published between 1923 and 1933, this three-volume study contains Carter's detailed account of the sensational discovery, excavation and clearance of Tutankhamun's tomb and its treasures. The tomb was almost fully intact when discovered and remains the most complete burial discovered in the Valley of the Kings. Each volume of Carter's book is richly illustrated with over 100 photographs of the tomb and objects found in it, showing their original state and how they appeared after reconstruction. Carter's meticulous recording and conservation techniques are faithfully documented in his account, providing a vivid and engaging description of the work which occurred during the excavation of this famous site. Volume 3 describes the recording and conservation of objects in the Treasury and Annexe rooms and puts forward Carter's interpretation of their use.
ISBN: 9781108018166
Dimensions: 213mm x 140mm x 23mm
Weight: 480g
372 pages