Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA

Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA

Penned by a scholar who was personally involved in research into the enigmatic young pharaoh, this comprehensive and fully illustrated new study reviews the current state of our knowledge about the life, death, and burial of Tutankhamun in light of the latest investigations and newest technology. Zahi Hawass places the king in the broader context of Egyptian history, unraveling the intricate and much debated relationship between various members of the royal family, and the circumstances surrounding the turbulent Amarna period. He also succinctly explains the religious background and complex beliefs in the afterlife that defined and informed many features of Tutankhamun's tomb. The history of the exploration of the Valley of the Kings is discussed, as well as the background and mutual relationships of the main protagonists.
The tomb and the most important finds are described and illustrated, and the modern X-raying and CT-scanning of the king's mummy are presented in detail. The description of the latest DNA examination of the mummies of Tutankhamun and members of his family is one of the most absorbing parts of the book and demonstrates that scientific methods may produce results that cannot be paralleled by traditional Egyptology.
Country USA
Brand The American University in Cairo Press
Manufacturer The American University in Cairo Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 160 Colour
ReleaseDate 2013-12-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9789774166372

Country	USA
Brand	The American University in Cairo Press
Manufacturer	The American University in Cairo Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	160 Colour
ReleaseDate	2013-12-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9789774166372

Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA

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