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The Curse of the Mummy

And Other Mysteries of Ancient Egypt

Charlotte Booth author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oneworld Publications

Published:1st Mar '09

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Discover the truth behind the greatest mysteries of ancient Egypt.

Using archaeological evidence to separate fact from fiction, this book unravels the riddle of the Exodus and the real cause of Tutankhamun's death, and reveals a world of cursed tombs, the missing land of Punt, and even a cross-dressing king.There are many mysteries associated with ancient Egypt that have perplexed scholars and laymen alike. Egyptologist Charlotte Booth selects ten of the most famous and explores the recent theories and outlandish guesses put forward by leading archaeologists, scientists and historians.

Using the latest archaeological evidence to separate fact from fiction, Booth unravels the riddle of the Exodus and the real cause of Tutankhamun’s death, and reveals a fascinating world of cursed tombs, mystical lands, and even a cross-dressing king. Guaranteed to delight and inform, this book spans thousands of years from the construction of the pyramids to Ancient Egypt’s decline and illuminates the true brilliance of one of the greatest civilizations in the history of humankind.

"In all, it is a very useful collection of short essays" "the book is an intriguing read and gathers together some very useful information." * Minerva - The International Review of Ancient Art & Archaeology *

ISBN: 9781851686063

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 18mm

Weight: 227g

224 pages