Who Was King Tut?

New
Illustrated
2016
$8.63

Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tut s treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? is complete with 100 black-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb s discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.

Synopsis

Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tut s treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? is complete with 100 black-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb s discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses."

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 112
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Published: 13 Jun 2016
ISBN 10: 0448443600
ISBN 13: 9780448443607
Book Overview: Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt.

Author Bio

Roberta Edwards lives in New York, New York. Ken Call lives in Northbrook, Illinois.