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The Treasures of Tutankhamun: And of the Egyptian Museum of Cairo

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An excellent collection of photographs and key information relating to the most significant exhibits. Well worth it as homework before visiting the museum, a momento after visiting, or a tasty sample to stimulate your interest in this area.

I find that this book is the best introduction of the great treasures of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The pictures are fantastic and the judicial selection of the pieces in the museum is apt. One book cannot do justice to the collection but this book gives a good introduction.

I bought this book on accident, thinking it was a more complete compilation of the treasures found in Tutankhamun's tomb and a companion piece to the U.S. museum exhibition. (My bad...I obviously didn't even bother to read the complete title before snatching this book up out of the bargain pile!) Although the book does feature some of Tut's treasures, most of the pages are devoted to other relics housed in the Egyptian Museum of Cairo. While interesting to browse through, it just wasn't what I was hoping for. Also, there isn't much text in the book, so the information on the artifacts presented is rather limited. Still, anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history will enjoy browsing through this book, and I'm sure I'll appreciate it even more if I ever make it to Egypt myself someday and get to see all these relics in person.

Informative with beautiful pictures. Saw it in my dentist's office and had to have it. Will give to my grandchildren when they get a little older.