
Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt
WW Norton · Paperback · September 3, 2024
An exciting archeological exploration of ancient Egypt that examines the potential for discovering the remaining “lost” tombs of the pharaohs.
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- Who it’s for
- A thoughtful search for what Egypt’s missing royal tombs might reveal—and why they remain missing.
- Genres
- Ancient Egypt, Archaeology, Exploration & Discovery
- Published
- WW Norton, September 3, 2024
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An exciting archeological exploration of ancient Egypt that examines the potential for discovering the remaining “lost” tombs of the pharaohs. Tombs, mummies, and funerary items make up a significant portion of the archeological remains that survive ancient Egypt and have come to define the popular perception of Egyptology.
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Despite the many sensational discoveries in the last century, such as the tomb of Tutankhamun, the tombs of some of the most famous individuals in the ancient world—Imhotep, Nefertiti, Alexander the Great, and Cleopatra—have not yet been found. Archeologist Chris Naunton examines the famous pharaohs, their achievements, the bling they might have been buried with, the circumstances in which they were buried, and why those circumstances may have prevented archeologists from finding these tombs. In Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt, Naunton sheds light on the lives of these ancient Egyptians and makes an exciting case for the potential discovery of these lost tombs.
Clues Beneath the Sand
A thoughtful search for what Egypt’s missing royal tombs might reveal—and why they remain missing.
Come here for
- The archaeological puzzle of Egypt’s still-undiscovered royal tombs
- Famous lives, funerary customs, and the clues burial circumstances may leave
Expect
- Archaeological curiosity grounded in the realities of burial and discovery
- A look at Imhotep, Nefertiti, Alexander the Great, and Cleopatra
Where it sits
| Ancient Egypt | 89% |
|---|---|
| Archaeology | 42% |
| Exploration & Discovery | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Ancient Egypt
- Civilizations
- Exploration & Discovery
- Authors
- Chris Naunton
- Publisher
- WW Norton
- Published
- September 3, 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Ancient Egypt