Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tuts treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? is co
Who Was King Tut?
โ Scribed by Edwards, Roberta; Kelley, True
- Book ID
- 108697790
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 6 MB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781101099636
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โฆ Synopsis
Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tuts treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? is complete with 100 black-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tombs discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.
About the Author
Roberta Edwards lives in New York, New York. Ken Call lives in Northbrook, Illinois.
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