King Tut's Tomb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murray, Julie.

Series:

Amazing Archaeology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tutankhamen, King of Egypt--Tomb--Juvenile literature.

Tutankhamen.

Tombs--Egypt--Juvenile literature.

Tombs.

Egypt--Antiquities--Juvenile literature.

Egypt.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (27 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

: ABDO Publishing Company, 2021.

Summary:

This book explores the discovery and significance of King Tutankhamun's tomb, one of the most important archaeological finds in history. Written for young readers, it provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the life of King Tut, the 'Boy King' who ruled ancient Egypt over 3,000 years ago. The book highlights the tomb's location in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, the discovery of its entrance by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922, and the treasures found within, including a sarcophagus with three nested coffins and King Tut's iconic burial mask. It also delves into ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding the afterlife and the practice of mummification. The content is enriched with facts, glossary terms, and references to additional resources, making it ideal for children beginning to explore archaeology and ancient history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Cover

Title Page

Copyright page

Table of Contents

King Tut's Tomb

Who was King Tut?

Finding the Tomb

More Facts

Glossary

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781098227067

1098227069

OCLC:

1321793248