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Treasured : how Tutankhamun shaped a century /

"A bold new history of the discovery of King Tut and the seismic impact it left on modern society"--

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Riggs, Christina (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Public Affairs, 2022.
Edition:First US edition.
Subjects:
Tutankhamen, > King of Egypt > Influence.
Tutankhamen, > King of Egypt > Tomb.
Tutankhamen, > King of Egypt.
Civilization, Modern > Ancient influences.
HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology.
ART / Art & Politics.
Tombs.
Civilisation moderne et contemporaine > Influence ancienne.
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Discoveries
  • Creation myths
  • The reawakening
  • Caring for the King
  • Rescue and reward
  • The dance of diplomacy - Land of the Twee
  • Restless death
  • Tourists, tombs, Tahrir
  • Conclusion: The museum of dreams.