Describes the events leading to the discovery of the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen in 1922 as well as the tomb's opening and findings. Includes a biography of Lord Carnarvon, the tomb's discoverer and photographs and descriptions of treasures found in the tomb.
Offers a brief introduction to the the 1922 discovery of King Tut's tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, describing how archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb and spent the next ten years excavating the priceless artifacts that had been buried with the pharaoh.
Discusses the history of Tutankhamen, or King Tut, and his death, detailing the search and discovery of his tomb, and explains the tales of King Tut's curse.
Nefertari, the niece of the heretic Nefertiti who has been educated as a future queen, becomes involved in a political scandal when she and Ramesses the Great fall in love and marry.
Presents a collection of full-color illustrated photographs depicting the history of ancient Egypt, the treasures found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, and other artifacts housed in the Egyptian museum of Cairo.
Discusses some of the disasters encountered by people who were present or who visited the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharoah King Tutankhamun after it was discovered by archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922, and considers the possiblity that the tomb was cursed.
Chronicles the reign of Egyptian king Ramses II in the thirteenth century B.C., describing his rise to power, private life, military exploits, the Battle of Kadesh, his building projects, and his death and mummification, as well as his legacy.
Examines modern research and the statements of Howard Carter, the archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamen's tomb, in an investigation of intrigues surrounding the pharaoh's death.
