A. C. Mace

Your journey through the discovery of Tutankhamun cannot be complete without Volume III. In this third and final volume of Howard Carter's classic work on his historic discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, he gets down to the details of the objects contained in the Treasury and the Annexe. Neither of these chambers had escaped the attentions of the tomb-robbers who had entered the tomb in antiquity. As Carter describes, both rooms had objects that suffered at the hands of the robbers (and probably the officials charged with resealing the tomb). Nevertheless, with his usual style, Carter treats the objects and the science of the discovery with sensitivity and detail. One is a little tempted to wonder in places (such as the description of desert plants) whether he was trying to fill a contractual length for the book. But even here, Carter shows an extraordinary breadth of knowledge that makes the reading interesting. A specific example is Carter's very good detective work on determining the likely source of moisture that permeated the tomb infrequently during the more than 3,000 years during which it was sealed. Carter's understanding of the geology of the Valley of the Kings and his very intimate knowledge of the state of the tombs that intersect the same stony hillock as the tomb of Tutankhamun gave him particular advantage in this analysis. Thus he tells a very interesting tale about an otherwise dull subject, i.e. rainfall and ground seepage. Howard Carter's book is as relevant today as when it was first published. His long and remarkable career in Egypt added much to our understanding of Egyptian history and burial culture. For the first time, this entire series is available for Kindle. These rare and fascinating books are now affordable and you can take them with you anywhere. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

The Tomb of Tutankhamen is a non-fiction book written by Howard Carter, an archaeologist who discovered the tomb of the famous pharaoh Tutankhamen in 1922. The book is a detailed account of Carter's journey to uncover the tomb and the treasures found within it. The book begins with an introduction to the history of Tutankhamen and the circumstances that led to Carter's search for his tomb. Carter then takes the reader through the process of excavating the tomb, describing the challenges he faced and the techniques he used to uncover the treasures within. The book also includes descriptions of the artifacts found in the tomb, including the famous golden mask of Tutankhamen and other stunning pieces of jewelry and furniture. Carter provides detailed explanations of the significance of each item and what they reveal about the life and culture of ancient Egypt. Throughout the book, Carter's passion for archaeology and his love for the treasures of Tutankhamen shine through. He also shares his frustration with the bureaucracy and politics that surrounded his discovery, giving readers a glimpse into the challenges faced by archaeologists during this time period. Overall, The Tomb of Tutankhamen is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient Egypt, archaeology, or history in general. Carter's personal account of the discovery of the tomb and the treasures within it make this book a must-read for anyone interested in one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century. This is a new release of the original 1923 edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Howard Carter (1874–1939) was an English archaeologist and Egyptologist, now renowned for discovering the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun. Published between 1923 and 1933, this three-volume study contains Carter's detailed account of the sensational discovery, excavation and clearance of Tutankhamun's tomb and its treasures. The tomb was almost fully intact when discovered and remains the most complete burial discovered in the Valley of the Kings. Each volume of Carter's book is richly illustrated with over 100 photographs of the tomb and objects found in it, showing their original state and how they appeared after reconstruction. Carter's meticulous recording and conservation techniques are faithfully documented in his account, providing a vivid and engaging description of the work which occurred during the excavation and clearance of this famous site. Volume 1 describes in detail Carter's discovery of the tomb, its opening and the recording and clearance of the Antechamber.