valley of the kings (egypt)

This book examines the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun - "King Tut" - in 1924 which created worldwide interest, especially when people connected with the discovery began to die, some under mysterious circumstances.

"During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings. His tomb was also said to be cursed. Centuries later, as Egypt-mania gripped Europe, two Brits -- a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable, determined archeologist -- worked for years to rediscover and open Tutankhamun's tomb. But once it was uncovered, would ancient powers take their revenge for disturbing and even looting the pharaoh's resting place? What else could explain the mysterious illnesses, accidents, and deaths that began once it was found?"--Provided by publisher.

The Emersons return to the Valley of the Kings after the ban on archaeological activities is lifted and encounter a well-known author who possesses a golden likeness of a forgotten king which she claims is cursed.

Donald P. Ryan provides a chronicle of his years as an archaeologist, detailing the time he has spent in Egypt and highlighting the discoveries he's made there, including the tomb in the Valley of the Kings belonging to the famous female pharaoh, Hatshepsut. Ryan discusses how his fascination with Egypt led him down this career path and provides black-and-white photographs.

Provides a brief history of the ancient Egyptian civilization and discusses the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.

When Erica Baron finds a previously undiscovered pharaoh's tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, she becomes involved in intrigue, corruption, and murder.