Discovering Tutankhamun - From Howard Carter to DNA (Paperback)

Penned by a scholar who was personally involved in research into the enigmatic young pharaoh, this comprehensive and fully illustrated new study reviews the current state of our knowledge about the life, death, and burial of Tutankhamun in light of the latest investigations and newest technology. Zahi Hawass places the king in the broader context of Egyptian history, unraveling the intricate and much debated relationship between various members of the royal family, and the circumstances surrounding the turbulent Amarna period. He also succinctly explains the religious background and complex beliefs in the afterlife that defined and informed many features of Tutankhamun's tomb. The history of the exploration of the Valley of the Kings is discussed, as well as the background and mutual relationships of the main protagonists.
The tomb and the most important finds are described and illustrated, and the modern X-raying and CT-scanning of the king's mummy are presented in detail. The description of the latest DNA examination of the mummies of Tutankhamun and members of his family is one of the most absorbing parts of the book and demonstrates that scientific methods may produce results that cannot be paralleled by traditional Egyptology.

General

Imprint:	The American University In Cairo Press
Country of origin:	Egypt
Release date:	November 2013
First published:	December 2013
Authors:	Zahi Hawass
Dimensions:	285 x 229 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
ISBN-13:	978-977-416-637-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > Middle & Near Eastern archaeology > Egyptian archaeology Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Promotions
LSN:	977-416-637-X
Barcode:	9789774166372

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