Tutanchamun

Tutankhamun - 100 Years Since the Discovery of His Tomb. "Can you see anything?... Yes, wonderful things!" These famous words by Howard Carter, as he peered through a hole into the ante-chamber, introduce this specialized book. It thrillingly and comprehensively recounts the discovery and exploration of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The lives of the excavators, Howard Carter and George Herbert, Earl of Carnarvon, are presented, along with their systematic search for Tutankhamun, which began in 1917/18 and was rewarded in 1922 with the discovery of the tomb. The latest research findings and the question of whether there are additional chambers yet to be found (the theory of Nicholas Reeves) are discussed. The second part of the book presents and analyzes the artistically and historically most significant objects from the tomb's treasures. The third part is dedicated to reconstructing the life of Tutankhamun. Who were his parents? How did he die? Was it murder or an accident? A longer section is devoted to the reception of Tutankhamun in modern culture, as well as the legendary curse of the pharaoh. Numerous references make the book an important reference work. 628 pages, numerous illustrations in color and black and white. Second, expanded edition.