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Curse of the Pharaohs' Tombs. Tales of the Unexpected Since the Days of Tutankhamun

Door Paul Harrison

Categorie
Het oude Egypte
Boeknummer
#238562
Titel
Curse of the Pharaohs' Tombs. Tales of the Unexpected Since the Days of Tutankhamun
Auteur
Harrison, Paul
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Barnsley, Pen & Sword
Jaar van uitgave
2017
ISBN10
1781593663
ISBN13
9781781593660
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting
The Curse of the Pharaoh? s Tombs is the definitive book on Ancient Egyptian tomb curses, providing new information and data never before published whilst exploring the many incidents and deaths associated with tomb curses. The book puts the record straight on matters which have been wrongly recorded by others, such as the legend of Tutankhamun, as well as presenting new data never before published associated with matters such as the torment Howard Carter suffered before his death. It also contains exclusive information and interviews with the family members and archaeologists associated with the curses, including experts at the British Museum and Cairo Museum. Paul Harrison also covers the history of Egyptian tomb curses, why they were placed at the entrance to some tombs and not others, ... (Lees verder)as well as the frightening reality of mummification after death in Ancient Egypt. Closer to home, the hundreds of deaths and haunted tube station (Museum) which are associated with the curse of Amen-Ra (housed in the British Museum) is covered along with the mysterious deaths and tragedy associated with Cleopatra? s needle on the Embankment of the River Thames.
Pagina's
142
Conditie
Nieuw
Prijs
€ 10,00

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