Tutankhamun was a boy-king who lived in Egypt over 3,000 years ago. The
surprise discovery of his unplundered tomb in 1922 made him an instant
celebrity and one of ancient Egypt's most famous rulers. Discovered by
archaeologist Howard Carter, Tut's burial site contained furniture,
jewelry, sculpture, and other rare and beautiful objects, as well as the
mummy itself, adorned with a golden death mask.
This carefully researched collection of 30 ready-to-color illustrations
depicts many authentic relics from the tomb, as well as images from the
life of King Tut. Among these scenes are views of the beautiful Queen
Nefertiti, looking in on the royal children; the magnificent temple at
Karnak; daily activities at the royal palace; the crowning of
Tutankhamun at the age of eight; and his death some ten years later.
An excellent source of Egyptian pictorial design, as well as information
about ancient Egypt, this volume will delight colorists and anyone
fascinated by the magnificent civilization that flourished along the
Nile so many centuries ago.