Description
Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to the Golden City traces the fascinating story of the boy king Tutankhamun — from the famous 1922 discovery of his tomb by Howard Carter to the latest scientific investigations of his life and afterlife. The book provides a deeply researched, richly illustrated narrative, incorporating the newest technologies such as CT scans and DNA analysis that have reshaped understanding of the pharaoh’s lineage, health, and burial. Hawass places Tutankhamun within the broader context of Egyptian history, explores the turbulent Amarna period, and delves into the archaeological history of the Valley of the Kings. A whole new chapter on the Golden City founded by Amenhotep III sheds further light on the world of Tutankhamun and the end of the New Kingdom.
