Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs:  Official Companion Book to the Exhibition with Audio Tour CD, revised edition by Zahi Hawass with photographs by Kenneth Garrett

The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun - the most spectacular royal tomb ever found - is one of the most famous events in the history of archaeology. The treasures of this tomb surpass all others and the 50 Tutankhamun artifacts featured in this book illustrate many uses of gold and other precious materials in ancient Egypt, providing us with a glimpse into the extraordinary richness of this ancient civilization. The book also includes cutting-edge forensic data that may provide tantalizing clues to Tutankhamun's mysterious life and death.  In addition, artifacts from the period preceding the reign of Tutankhamun are featured, illuminating this fascinating era of Egyptian history and setting the stage for the treasures of Tut. These pieces illustrate the history of the 18th dynasty, daily life under the golden pharaohs and the journeys of both kings and commoners to the afterlife and include pieces dating to the reigns of four 18th dynasty pharaohs, the direct ancestors of Tutankhamun: Amenhotep II, Tuthmosis IV, Amenhotep III and Akhenaten.  This special exhibition edition was revised in 2008 to include the three new objects added to the San Francisco presentation and includes the official audio tour narrated by Omar Sharif on a CD. 

Hardcover, 287 pages with Audio Tour CD