tutankhamen

Presents an illustrated examination of ancient Egyptian civilization, focusing on young ruler Tutankhamun and what has been learned from the study of his tomb.

A brief biography of Tutankhamen, who became the pharaoh of Egypt at the age of ten.

Text and photographs explore various theories about the unusual number of deaths following the opening of King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922.

Humorous illustrations, captions, and sidebars describe the unusual events involved in possibly being cursed by King Tut of Egypt long after his death occurred in 1323 B.C.

Describes the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen in Egypt by Howard Carter in the 1920s, discussing the treasures found there and the mysterious deaths of some of the discoverers soon after the tomb was opened.

Presents a floor plan of King Tutankhamun's tomb as it looked when it was first built in ancient Egypt, and provides more in-depth information about specific chambers,stairways, shrines, and treasures found in the tomb. Includes a time line and glossary.

Presents a full-color illustrated tour of the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen that shows many of the treasures discovered by Dr. Howard Carter in 1922.

Presents a humorous account of what it might have been like to live in ancient Egypt in the time of Tutankhamen, providing an introduction to the royal family, and discussing religion, childhood, entertainment, mummification, and the discovery of King Tut's tomb.

Relates the story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon and what it revealed about the funeral rites of the pharaoh.

Tells the story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon and the supposed curse connected with it, as well as information on the life and dynasty of the pharaoh.