The Tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amen Vol. 1


Lu par Availle

(4.8 stars; 24 reviews)

On 26 November 1922, after eight years of work in the Valley of the Kings, archeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amen, a pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (around 1300 BCE). Different than all the tombs hitherto excavated, this was the first to be virtually undisturbed, and Carters words on a first look inside "Wonderful things!" have gone down in history.
Excavating the tomb in full took eight years, and most of the 5,398 items that were found there are now on display in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, with the exception of the mummy of Tut-Ankh-Amen that remained where it had been laid to rest.
This first volume of Howard Carter's memoirs, written in late 1923, recounts the finding and opening of the tomb, the clearing of the antechamber, and the opening of the sealed door leading to the burial chamber. - Summary by Availle (6 hr 18 min)

Critiques

Extraordinary story


(5 stars)

Trust Availle to choose this remarkable book for us, and her reading has done it full justice. Carter is a very good writer and his lucid style keeps your interest throughout. All too often modern true story writing just seems to be a dull recounting of events, not so here. I loved his refreshing honesty, particularly when he gives a deft put-down to all the self-important visitors who by social leverage Carter was often obliged to escort around the excavation. Availle's reading is again splendid, she is a true Librivox treasure.


(5 stars)

A fascinating, thorough first-hand insight into this unique discovery and the tragedy and mysteries surrounding it. Carter is actually quite and entertaining writer, and Availle's reading is of course great as always!


(4.5 stars)

Excellent reader. Can’t wait for Vol 2