- Hardcover: 1 pages
- Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Nov 1 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0500050805
- ISBN-13: 978-0500050804
- Product Dimensions: 26 x 20 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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#178,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4 in Books > Science > Archaeology > Egyptian
- #7 in Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Archaeology > Egyptian
- #20 in Books > History > Ancient > Africa
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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.
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Visited by millions of tourists and famous throughout the world as the burial place of the great New Kingdom pharaohs--Tutankhamun, Ramesses the Great, and Tuthmosis--the Valley of the Kings is the site of some 80 tombs which were dig during the climax of the Egyptian power more than 3,000 years ago. Reeves and Wilkinson assemble the art, archaeology, and history of the valley in one exciting account. 320 illustrations, 60 in color.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Almost completely perfect,
By Katherine S. Keetch (St. Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Valley Of The Kings (Hardcover)
The Complete Valley of the Kings is a very well-researched, well-written, well-illustrated, and well-organized book. Everything from the topographic and the geologic maps of the valley through the religious and archeological history of the valley were interesting (and sometimes depressing, considering what some of those early adventurers and so-called scholars did to the place). The information on the dismantling of the Valley at the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st Dynasty was especially interesting. Of course, the stars of the book were the tombs themselves. The architecture, decoration and history of each tomb is given as fully as possible. My only reservation in regards to this book lies in the authors having made up their minds on the identity of the controversial mummy in KV55 and airily dismissing as unimportant any evidence that contradicts their theory. Such inflexible partiality calls for a cautious approach to any other "definite" conclusions the authors draw. Otherwise, the book is inarguably informative and entertaining, except for the fact that the authors consistently and annoyingly use the Greek forms of the pharaoh's names (such as the Greek Sethos instead of Seti). Other than that, the book really is almost completely perfect.
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent,
By "scardenas44" (miami) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Valley Of The Kings (Hardcover)
Excellent book, if you are interest in ancient egypt, read this book, you'll learn a lot of interesting facts about the valley of the kings, the pharaohs, etc..
5.0 out of 5 stars
A True Complete Book on the Valley of the Kings,
By A Customer
This review is from: Complete Valley Of The Kings (Hardcover)
It is the best book on the Valley of the Kings. In it you can find not just information but a treasure, a treasure showing the magnificent treasures of ancient Egypt.
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