The Complete Valley of the Kings: Tombs and Treasures of Egypt's Greatest Pharaohs (Complete)

Долина Королей: Могилы и Сокровища больших Фараонов Египта.Долина Королей её посещают ежегодно миллионы туристов , она известнаво всем мире как место погребения больших фараонов Королевства.Heavily IllustratedA richly illustrated, reasonably priced account of the burial sites of Egypts greatest rulers.—Houston ChronicleHere is the definitive account of the Valley of the Kings, visited by millions of tourists and famous throughout the world as the burial place of the great New Kingdom pharaohs. Some eighty tombs were dug in the valley at the height of Egyptian power more than 3,000 years ago, their chambers stocked with incredible treasures and decorated with magnificent wall paintings. It was here, in 1922, that Howard Carter stumbled upon the virtually intact tomb of the boy-king, Tutankhamun. Recently the valley has made international headlines with the discovery of the burial chapels of Ramesses the Greats many sons; The Complete Valley of the Kings is the first book to publish an account of these remarkable findings. Reeves and Wilkinson, both acknowledged authorities on the valley, bring together the art, archaeology and history in one exciting account.About the AuthorNicholas Reeves has written numerous books on ancient Egypt, including The Complete Tutankhamun. Richard H. Wilkinsons books include Reading Egyptian Art. This account of the Valley of the Kings brings together its art, archaelogy and history in one volume arranged thematically. Famous as the burial place of the great New Kingdom pharaohs - such as Tutankhamun, Ramesses the Great and Tuthmosis IV - this valley contains some 80 tombs which were dug at the climax of Egyptian power more than 3000 years ago. The account includes full descriptions of over 80 tombs, complete with factfiles, lists of contents and computer-generated perspective cutaway views. It describes the burials and mummies of famous pharaohs, from Tutankhamun and gives a blow-by-blow account of the rediscovery of the tombs, from Greek and Roman times to Howard Carter and the present day. It details the latest research by the international teams in the valley, including the discovery of the tomb for the sons of Ramesses the Great. The planning and ritual purpose of the tombs is also described, from the royal workforce to the scenes from the mysterious "afterlife" books adorning the tomb wall. A full reference section, including a guide to visiting the valley, is also given. Provides A History Of The Egyptian Valley Of The Kings And The Antiquities Found There. Map Of The Valley Of The Kings -- I. Preparations For The Afterlife -- Ii. Agents Of Discovery -- Iii. Tombs Of The Kings -- Iv. Decline Of A Royal Necropolis -- Visiting The Royal Valley. Nicholas Reeves, Richard H. Wilkinson. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 213-217) And Index.