In Search of Tutankhamun : The discovery of a king's tomb

About this book

The ancient Egyptians built magnificent tombs for their pharaohs in the dry sand of the Valley of the Kings. By the early 20th century 61 had been discovered but Howard Carter was determined to find the tomb of Tutankhamun a boy king who came to the throne aged 9 in 1333 B.C. In 1922 Carter uncovered some steps in the sand that led down to a sealed door. An unimaginable store of Egyptian treasures was about to be revealed. This book tells the story of Carters discoverey. Superb illustrations invite the reader to share his excitement at the wondrous treasures he found and through them to learn about everyday life in Tutankhamuns life.