Award-winning and critically acclaimed author CandaceFleming presents the edge-of-your-seat true story of the searchfor Tutankhamun's tomb,the Western public's belief that the digwas cursed,and the battle for ownership of the treasures within.During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt,the boy pharaohTutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send himon his way into the afterlife,his tomb was filled with every treasurehe would need after death. And then,it was lost to time,buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings.His tomb was also said to be cursed.Centuries later,as Egypt-mania gripped Europe,two Brits -a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable,determinedarcheologist - worked for years to rediscover and openTutankhamun's tomb.But once it was uncovered,would ancient powers take their revengefor disturbing and even looting the pharaoh's resting placeWhat else could explain the mysterious illnesses,accidents anddeaths that began once it was foundWith black-and-white photos throughout!
Publisher: Scholastic USISBN: 9781338596618Number of pages: 304Weight: 490 gDimensions: 216 x 149 x 29 mm
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