num_pages: 256
description: In this brilliant book now a classic the renowned French archaeologist Madame Desroches-Noblecourt recounts the story of the tomb's discovery examines the treasures found in the burial chamber &amp; demonstrates the ways in which they throw new light on our view of Egyptian history &amp; culture generally. Accompanied by 75 magnificent colour photographs &amp; over a hundred monochrome illustrations this definitive text gives meaning &amp; context to the most astonishing archaeological find of all time.
language: English
title: Tutankhamen: Life and Death of a Pharaoh
publisher: Penguin Books