Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharoahs (Hardback)

	Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharoahs (Hardback) [978079223873]

The official companion to the National Geographic exhibition opening at the 02 centre (millennium dome) in November 2007
Returning to the UK for the first time in 30 years the exhibition is expected to be a sell-out – attracting huge press attention and up to 1.7 million visitors
The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun - the most spectacular royal tomb ever found – is one of the most famous events in the history of archaeology
This is the official companion title to the exhibition, by curator Zahi Hawass

Description:

The treasures of this tomb surpass all others and the 50 Tutankhamun artefacts featured in this book illustrate many uses of gold and other precious materials in ancient Egypt, providing us with a glimpse into the extraordinary richness of this ancient civilisation. The book also includes cutting-edge forensic data that may provide tantalising clues to Tutankhamun's mysterious life and death. In addition, artefacts from the period preceding the reign of Tutankhamun will be featured, illuminating this fascinating era of Egyptian history and setting the stage for the treasures of Tut. These pieces will illustrate the history of the 18th dynasty, daily life under the golden pharaohs and the journeys of both kings and commoners to the afterlife and will include pieces dating to the reigns of four 18th dynasty pharaohs, the direct ancestors of Tutankhamun: Amenhotep II, Tuthmosis IV, Amenhotep III and Akhenaten. Opening at the O2 Centre in November 2007, this is the first time the exhibition has returned to the UK in nearly 30 years and is expected to be a sell-out event. It is sure to attract huge press attention and is supported by a massive UK PR campaign. This will be the event to be at in 2007.


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