By leading Egyptologist and author, Zahi Hawass, this sumptuous book of rare Egyptian antiquities from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other archaeological sites - many never published before - showcases the best collection of Egyptian art through the ages and recounts the adventures that led to their discovery. Hidden Treasures features rare antiquities that embody the mystery of the world's oldest and most refined civilisations and will feed a market hungry for the glories of ancient Egypt. The 100-plus artefacts were chosen from thousands stored at the century-old Egyptian Museum in Cairo and other storehouses all over the country. World-famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass takes the reader on an adventure of discovery, telling the stories of how these stunning objects were unearthed by archaeologists over the last 150 years, then rediscovered in the storehouses where they had been packed away for decades. Some have not been seen since Howard Carter and others discovered them. Many have never been featured in a publication before, including 3,000-year-old objects from the tomb of boy king Tut.
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Forgotten artifacts unearthed from the basement of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo or reclaimed from dusty warehouses for the institution’s centennial exhibit "Hidden Treasures" join key pieces from the permanent collection to form the foundation of this sumptuous tour of the archeological history of Egypt. Aided by Kenneth Garrett’s adept photography, Hawass, an Egyptologist and head of the country’s antiquities council, narrates the past 150 years of excavation, from the colonial period-when Westerners overwhelmed the ranks of those recovering the nation’s treasures-through Egypt’s independence and the present era of international cooperation. A last section explains current discoveries driving the field as well as Hawass’ efforts to preserve ancient sites and increase Egyptians’ knowledge of and access to their heritage. This breathtaking glimpse at the country’s archeological wealth should excite curious and adventurous minds worldwide. 120 color photographs.
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Wonderful things. This book contains great photographs by National Geographic photographer Kennetn Garrett and text by Dr. Zahi Hawass,Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiguities. Both the author and the photographer have a established excelent record in the field for outstanding books.Good for college and public libraries and a must for serious Egyptophiles. Richard King, Librarian
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This is a stunning collection of photographs and archaeological history presented by a native Egyptian archaeologists. It offers a unique vision of Egyptian archaeology, from the earliest robberies to present-day excavations. Further, Hawass presents some of the best pieces in the Cairo collection, with very informative paragraphs to accompany each photograph.
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A beautiful book with magnificent photos by Kenneth Garrett.
A very good description given by Zahi Hawass of the museum's treasures. Whether you are into Ancient Egypt or not, this is a highly recommended book.
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