Tutankhamun And The Golden Age Of The Pharaohs National Geographic Official Companion Book To The Exhibition

Tutankhamun Returns For the first time ever, come face to face with the ancient boy king Tutankhamun, who has fascinated and captivated us since his tomb was discovered more than 80 years ago. The astonishing forensic reconstruction featured here was made using groundbreaking CT-scan data of Tutankhamun's mummy. The data yields unprecedented new information about his life, his exact age, and the mystery of his death. Now, after nearly 30 years, the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun and other kings of the 18th dynasty, have returned to the U.S. for a major traveling exhibition. This stunning companion book offers a panoramic portrait of Egyptian culture at its zenith, through dozens of breathtaking photographs that bring a flourishing civilization's amazing wealth and astonishing workmanship to vivid life. Zahi Hawass, head of Egypt's Council of Antiquities, guides us on this exclusive and unforgettable new journey to the heart of the world's foremost ancient empire.Hawass, Zahi is the author of 'Tutankhamun And The Golden Age Of The Pharaohs National Geographic Official Companion Book To The Exhibition', published 2005 under ISBN 9780792238737 and ISBN 0792238737.