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

<p> <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><p> <p>Howard Carter (1874-1939) was an English Egyptologist who discovered and led the excavation of Pharaoh Tutankhamen's tomb in November 1922. This series of articles was written by G. Elliot Smith 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><p> </p><p> The chapters featured in this volume include:</p><p> <ol>- Exploration of the Theban Tombs of the Kings</ol></p><p> <ol>- Tutankhamen</ol></p><p> <ol>- The Significance of the Discovery</ol></p><p> <ol>- The Valley of the Tombs</ol></p><p> <ol>- The Story of the Flood</ol></p><p> <ol>- Getting to Heaven</ol></p><p> <ol>- The Ethics of Desecration</ol> </p>