Egyptologists’ Notebooks, 9780500295298
Hardcover
Uncover Egypt’s secrets through the eyes of its forgotten explorers.

Egyptologists’ Notebooks

$63.20

  • Hardcover

    264 pages

  • Release Date

    30 September 2020

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Summary

Unearthing Egypt: A Glimpse into the Egyptologists’ Notebooks

For centuries, the captivating ancient ruins of Egypt have sparked endless fascination in explorers, antiquarians, treasure hunters, and archaeologists alike. From the earliest travelers, all were enchanted by the beauty and majesty of the landscape: the remains of tombs carved into hillsides and the temples and cities gently embraced by the desert sands. These early adventurers were driven to capture their experiences in…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780500295298
ISBN-10:0500295298
Author:Chris Naunton
Publisher:Thames and Hudson Ltd
Imprint:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:264
Release Date:30 September 2020
Weight:1.30kg
Dimensions:270mm x 204mm
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Critics Review

‘This is a sumptuous volume and can be recommended without hesitation for those who are interested in Egyptology and also the history of the study of the subject as well. It is highly informative, well written, has beautifully reproduced illustrations and is a delight to read’ - Timeless Travels

About The Author

Chris Naunton

Dr Chris Naunton is an Egyptologist, writer and broadcaster. He has published a number of articles and books on the history of Egyptology, most recently Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt (Thames & Hudson, 2018), and presented many related television documentaries, including Tut’s Treasures - Hidden Secrets (Channel 5, 2018, National Geographic/Disney+), Egypt’s Lost Pyramid (Channel 4, 2019) and King Tut’s Last Mission (Channel 5, 2020). He worked for many years at the Egypt Exploration Society, London, acting as its director between 2012 and 2016. From 2015 to 2019 he was President of the International Association of Egyptologists and in 2016 he became director of the Robert Anderson Trust, a charity that provides support for young scholars visiting London to further their studies and research.

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