Tutankhamen: The Search for an Egyptian King
β Scribed by Tyldesley, Joyce
- Book ID
- 108664050
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 4 MB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780465029358
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β¦ Synopsis
The discovery of King Tutankhamenβs tomb in 1922 was perhaps the worldβs most important archaeological find.Β The only near-intact royal tomb to be preserved in the Valley of the Kings, it has supplied an astonishing wealth of artifacts, spurred a global fascination with ancient Egypt, and inspired folklore that continues to evolve today.Β Despite the tombβs prominence, however, precious little has been revealed about Tutankhamen himself.Β In Tutankhamen, acclaimed Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley unshrouds the enigmatic king. Β She explores his life and legacy as never before, and offers a compelling new window onto the world in which he lived.
Tutankhamen ascended to the throne at approximately eight years of age and ruled for only ten years.Β Although his reign was brief and many of his accomplishments are now lost to us, it is clear that he was an important and influential king ruling in challenging times.Β His...
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