VOLUME TWO: BURIAL CHAMBER AND MUMMYNo archaeologist in history had ever seen an intact burial of an Egyptian pharaoh. Now Howard Carter and his team were about to open the innermost coffin of Tutankhamun.Volume II of this historical and exciting series covers the dismantling of the enormous golden shrines around Tutankhamun's sarcophagus, the opening of the sarcophagus, the mystery of the immense weight of the king's coffins, and the magical day w...

"The importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit to the essential functioning of the Church of Jesus Christ cannot be over-estimated. Without them, the Church lacks the spiritual equipment so necessary for an aggressive conflict with the powers of darkness; she is also deprived of that edifying enrichment derived from the manifestation of the Holy Spirit's presence and power in her midst. If a person is 'called' to be a son of God, that person is also a prospective recipient of the gifts of...

“First steps of tomb found,” British archaeologist Howard Carter excitedly wrote across a page of his pocket diary on November 4, 1922. The next day’s excavation in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile River would reveal a tantalizing entrance. He quickly sent a telegram to Lord Carnarvon, who had been sponsoring his (mostly unsuccessful) investigations of Egyptian antiquities for several years and had reluctantly backed this final season: “At last have made wonderful disco...

“First steps of tomb found,” British archaeologist Howard Carter excitedly wrote across a page of his pocket diary on November 4, 1922. The next day’s excavation in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile River would reveal a tantalizing entrance. He quickly sent a telegram to Lord Carnarvon, who had been sponsoring his (mostly unsuccessful) investigations of Egyptian antiquities for several years and had reluctantly backed this final season: “At last have made wonderful disco...

The discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922 aroused unprecedented excitement in the field of Egyptology. In the tomb of a "colourless youth, who reigned for a few years only" were found unmatched riches, the study of which has led to numerous insights into ancient Egyptian civilization. The author of this fascinating text discusses the tomb's discovery, the significance of its discovery and contents, tomb-robbers, and the ethics of desecration.

The discovery of the resting place of the great Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun [Tut.ankh.Amen] in November 1922 by Howard Carter and the fifth Earl of Carnarvon was the greatest archaeological find the world had ever seen. Despite its plundering by thieves in antiquity, the burial of the king lay intact with its nest of coffins and funerary shrines, surrounded by a mass of burial equipment arranged in three peripheral chambers.Following on from the first volume's account of the searc...

In this rare recording of Howard Carter, the English archaeologist and Egyptologist discusses the experience of discovering and opening the intact tomb of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, known as "King Tut", in November 1922.

"Five Years' Explorations at Thebes" is a captivating account of the archaeological endeavors undertaken by the Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings. This book details their groundbreaking discoveries, including the tomb of Tutankhamun, which unveiled a wealth of artifacts and insights into ancient Egyptian civilization. The narrative is rich with descriptions of the excavation process, the challenges faced, and the excitement of unearthing treasures that had lain...

Few creatures are as enchanting and magnificent as the butterfly. This field guide introduces more than 200 butterfly species found in the Southeast, complete with color photographs that not only identify them but also reveal their unique beauty.What’s included:* Nearly 600 full-color images of butterflies in their natural habitats* Information on structural and behavioral features, from antennae attributes to flight styles* Maps for butterfly sightings at the ...

In 'Skulls Across the Sapphire Sea - 7 Classic Pirate Adventure Tales,' the thrilling corridors of maritime lore unveil themselves, showcasing tales that traverse the high seas with swashbuckling finesse. This anthology combines a mesmerizing range of literary styles, from the intricately woven narratives of Alexandre Dumas to the high-adventure spectacles of Robert Louis Stevenson. These tales capture the quintessence of pirate mythology through vivid storytelling and suspenseful plot twi...

VOLUME THREE: TREASURY AND ANNEXYour journey through the discovery of Tutankhamun cannot be complete without Volume III.In this third and final volume of Howard Carter's classic work on his historic discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, he gets down to the details of the objects contained in the Treasury and the Annexe. Neither of these chambers had escaped the attentions of the tomb-robbers who had entered the tomb in antiquity. As Carter describe...

The discovery of the resting place of the great Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun [Tut.ankh.Amen] in November 1922 by Howard Carter and the fifth Earl of Carnarvon was the greatest archaeological find the world had ever seen. Despite its plundering by thieves in antiquity, the burial of the king lay intact with its nest of coffins and funerary shrines, surrounded by a mass of burial equipment arranged in three peripheral chambers.After the long search for the tomb and its initial discov...