Finding Tutankhamen and His Tomb - The Great Discovery by Howard Carter & George Herbert

<p><strong>A collection of articles from the <em>Daily Telegraph</em>'s 1922 reporting on Howard Carter's discovery and excavation of the ancient Egyptian tomb of Tutankhamen.</strong></p><p></p><p>Howard Carter (1874-1939) was an English Egyptologist who discovered and led the excavation of Pharaoh Tutankhamen's tomb in November 1922. G. Elliot Smith wrote this series of articles for the <em>Daily Telegraph</em> and they offer commentary on the wider meaning of the incredible discovery. Hidden by rubble and debris the tomb remained largely intact for over 30 centuries making it the best-preserved royal burial from ancient Egypt. Delve into the excitement of this renowned expedition and immerse yourself in Howard Carter's archaeological breakthrough.</p><p><br></p><p>The chapters featured in this volume include:</p><ol><li>Exploration of the Theban Tombs of the Kings</li><li>Tutankhamen</li><li>The Significance of the Discovery</li><li>The Valley of the Tombs</li><li>The Story of the Flood</li><li>Getting to Heaven</li><li>The Ethics of Desecration</li></ol><p><br></p>