Tutankhamen and the Discovery of His Tomb by the Late Earl of Carnarvon and Mr. Howard Carter

When the dust of the Theban desert rose on a small, sealed doorway in 1922, the world suddenly looked into a boy‑king’s private world. This work brings to life the excitement that surrounded that moment, following the determined patronage of the late Earl of Carnarvon and the meticulous excavation of Howard Carter. It offers listeners a clear picture of how a modest tomb transformed into a global sensation, without slipping into later twists or later scholarly debates.

Written by a respected anatomist‑turned‑Egyptologist, the narrative weaves together the archaeological details of the finds with the ancient Egyptian ideas of death, rebirth and royal power. Richly illustrated with maps and period photographs, the book explains the meaning behind the gold, the jewelry and the solemn funerary rites, helping listeners appreciate why the discovery mattered then and still does. The tone remains scholarly yet accessible, inviting anyone curious about the early days of modern Egyptology.