Egypt

How A Lost Civilisation Was Rediscovered

Joyce Tyldesley

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English

BBC
02 October 2006

History; African history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE

Follow the real-life Indiana Joneses in their quest for the splendid monuments, tombs and artefacts that have unlocked many of the secrets of this civilization.

For nearly two thousand years after the last pharaoh ruled Egypt the wonders of this ancient culture remained hidden, seemingly lost and forgotten for ever. Then, in the late eighteenth century, Napoleons invasion of the country sparked an explosion of interest in ancient Egypt that burns as strongly today as ever. The obsession with anything and everything Egyptian has inspired many to dedicate their lives to the search for treasure in Egypts sands.

All of these explorers, collectors and archaeologists can be loosely classified as Egyptologists and this relatively new science has been blessed with more than its fair share of intriguing characters, some of whom, by virtue of their larger-than-life personalities, curious habits or spectacular finds, have come to dominate the story of the rediscovery of ancient Egypt - the story of this book.

In 'Egypt- How A Lost Civilization was Rediscovered', highly respected author and archaeologist Joyce Tyldesley follows these real-life Indiana Joneses in their quest for the splendid monuments, tombs and artefacts that have unlocked many of the secrets of this mesmerizing civilization. From the nail-biting race to crack the hieroglyphic code to Howard Carters dramatic discovery of the golden treasures in Tutankhamen's tomb - surely the most heart-stopping moment in the history of archaeology - we experience the excitement, emotion and intrigue of this gripping adventure story.

Praise for Joyce Tyldesley-

Tyldesley has added a new, more human dimension her book should be required reading. Sunday Times on Ramses- Egypts Greatest Pharaoh

By: Joyce Tyldesley
Imprint: BBC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 198g
ISBN: 9780563493815
ISBN 10: 056349381X
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 02 October 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Egypt: How A Lost Civilisation Was Rediscovered

An enthralling account of how this ancient land was rediscovered... This is a book that will appeal to both budding Egyptologists and casual historians in equal measure Global Magazine