"In his newest book, Egypt's leading archaeologist takes readers on a personally conducted tour of fascinating sites he has excavated over the last thirty-three years. Zahi Hawass, familiar to millions from his many television appearances, provides stirring descriptions of his life's work accompanied by many previously unpublished photographs. Hawass takes us from the famous monuments at Giza, where he supervised the restoration of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid and excavated the cemetery of the pyramid builders, to the ...
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"In his newest book, Egypt's leading archaeologist takes readers on a personally conducted tour of fascinating sites he has excavated over the last thirty-three years. Zahi Hawass, familiar to millions from his many television appearances, provides stirring descriptions of his life's work accompanied by many previously unpublished photographs. Hawass takes us from the famous monuments at Giza, where he supervised the restoration of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid and excavated the cemetery of the pyramid builders, to the Valley of the Golden Mummies in Bahariya Oasis, perhaps the most significant and spectacular discovery in recent years. A storyteller par excellence, Dr. Hawass speculates about life in ancient Egypt based on a scientific analysis of excavations conducted by himself or under his supervision. He also spins tales of tomb robbers, explains how he negotiates with local Egyptians whose houses may lie directly above important sites, and describes in exciting detail the experience of entering an ancient tomb for the first time after thousands of years. Archaeology can be a dry subject, but in the hands of Zahi Hawass, it becomes the stuff of adventure and excitement.
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Near Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. 1st Printing. Fine and bright with no wear or markings in a bright fine jacket protected in an archival sleeve. 1st printing indicated with number 1 in copyright line.