Author: Robyn Hardyman
Publisher: Mystery Solvers
ISBN: 1398200980
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Many people are fascinated by ancient tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure. Some of these tombs and treasure still exist, many have been forgotten and others are just myths. Be a mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient treasures may have come from and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.
Ancient Tombs and Hidden Treasure
Author: Robyn Hardyman
Publisher: Mystery Solvers
ISBN: 1398200980
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Many people are fascinated by ancient tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure. Some of these tombs and treasure still exist, many have been forgotten and others are just myths. Be a mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient treasures may have come from and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.
Publisher: Mystery Solvers
ISBN: 1398200980
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Many people are fascinated by ancient tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure. Some of these tombs and treasure still exist, many have been forgotten and others are just myths. Be a mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient treasures may have come from and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.
Mummies, Tombs, and Treasure
Author: Lila Perl
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395547960
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
A fascinating and thorough account of the Egyptian process of mummification and efforts to safeguard places of burial against thieves.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395547960
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
A fascinating and thorough account of the Egyptian process of mummification and efforts to safeguard places of burial against thieves.
Ancient Treasures
Author: Brian Haughton
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1601635486
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The author of Hidden History offers a fascinating tour through centuries of buried riches, stolen artifacts, and other true tales of treasure. The allure of treasure has captivated people for centuries. But is it purely a desire for wealth that draws us to tales of hidden riches, or is it also the romantic appeal of uncovering lost ancient artifacts? The stories behind the loss and recovery of ancient treasures often read like historical suspense fiction. In Ancient Treasures, readers discover the true histories of lost hoards, looted archaeological artifacts, and sunken treasures, including: The Sevso Treasure, a hoard of large silver vessels from the late Roman Empire—estimated to be worth $200 million—looted in the 1970s and sold on the black market. The Amber Room, a chamber decoration of amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors, stolen by the Nazis in 1941 and brought to the castle at Königsberg in Russia, from which it disappeared. The fabulous wealth of Roman and Viking hoards buried in the ground for safekeeping, only to be unearthed centuries later by humble metal detectorists. The wrecks of the Spanish treasure fleets, whose New World plunder has been the target of elaborate salvage attempts by modern treasure hunters
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1601635486
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The author of Hidden History offers a fascinating tour through centuries of buried riches, stolen artifacts, and other true tales of treasure. The allure of treasure has captivated people for centuries. But is it purely a desire for wealth that draws us to tales of hidden riches, or is it also the romantic appeal of uncovering lost ancient artifacts? The stories behind the loss and recovery of ancient treasures often read like historical suspense fiction. In Ancient Treasures, readers discover the true histories of lost hoards, looted archaeological artifacts, and sunken treasures, including: The Sevso Treasure, a hoard of large silver vessels from the late Roman Empire—estimated to be worth $200 million—looted in the 1970s and sold on the black market. The Amber Room, a chamber decoration of amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors, stolen by the Nazis in 1941 and brought to the castle at Königsberg in Russia, from which it disappeared. The fabulous wealth of Roman and Viking hoards buried in the ground for safekeeping, only to be unearthed centuries later by humble metal detectorists. The wrecks of the Spanish treasure fleets, whose New World plunder has been the target of elaborate salvage attempts by modern treasure hunters
Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt
Author: Zahi A. Hawass
Publisher: National Geographic Society
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is Home to some of the most exquisite artifacts in existence, yet many of these wonders have never been seen outside Egypt. Now, for the first time, world-famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass takes readers on a tour of these long-lost antiquities and shares the adventures that led to their discoveries. Readers will marvel at the astonishing stories behind these dazzling treasures -- from the leg-endary unearthing of the tomb of boy king Tutankhamun, who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, to the modern-day photographer who discovered a royal burial shaft when he tripped over it while setting up his tripod. Many of the fabulous antiquities featured here were left to languish in storerooms all over the country and only recently were rediscovered. Hawass provides invaluable insights into what they meant to ancient Egyptians and what they now signify to us in the 21st century. Featuring exquisite photographs and enlightening commentary, Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt will delight Egyptophiles and history buffs and shed new light on some of the great mysteries of this ancient civilization. Book jacket.
Publisher: National Geographic Society
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is Home to some of the most exquisite artifacts in existence, yet many of these wonders have never been seen outside Egypt. Now, for the first time, world-famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass takes readers on a tour of these long-lost antiquities and shares the adventures that led to their discoveries. Readers will marvel at the astonishing stories behind these dazzling treasures -- from the leg-endary unearthing of the tomb of boy king Tutankhamun, who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, to the modern-day photographer who discovered a royal burial shaft when he tripped over it while setting up his tripod. Many of the fabulous antiquities featured here were left to languish in storerooms all over the country and only recently were rediscovered. Hawass provides invaluable insights into what they meant to ancient Egyptians and what they now signify to us in the 21st century. Featuring exquisite photographs and enlightening commentary, Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt will delight Egyptophiles and history buffs and shed new light on some of the great mysteries of this ancient civilization. Book jacket.
Tombs and Cursed Treasure
Author: Robyn Hardyman
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482460149
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Long-told tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure have survived even into todays atmosphere of skepticism. Some of these artifacts definitely existtheir locations have just been forgotten. Others are truly myths. Readers want to know what is legend and which treasure to pursue. This compelling tome is their guide! Theres plenty of history to explore as they learn about lost Inca gold, cursed Egyptian crypts, poisoned tombs in China, the missing grave of Genghis Khan, and untold amounts of shipwrecked treasure. A beautiful design including historical and fantastical images serves to heighten interest in this must-read volume.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482460149
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Long-told tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure have survived even into todays atmosphere of skepticism. Some of these artifacts definitely existtheir locations have just been forgotten. Others are truly myths. Readers want to know what is legend and which treasure to pursue. This compelling tome is their guide! Theres plenty of history to explore as they learn about lost Inca gold, cursed Egyptian crypts, poisoned tombs in China, the missing grave of Genghis Khan, and untold amounts of shipwrecked treasure. A beautiful design including historical and fantastical images serves to heighten interest in this must-read volume.
Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt
Author: Chris Naunton
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 0500774528
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
An exciting archeological exploration of ancient Egypt that examines the potential for discovering the remaining “lost” tombs of the pharaohs. Tombs, mummies, and funerary items make up a significant portion of the archeological remains that survive ancient Egypt and have come to define the popular perception of Egyptology. Despite the many sensational discoveries in the last century, such as the tomb of Tutankhamun, the tombs of some of the most famous individuals in the ancient world—Imhotep, Nefertiti, Alexander the Great, and Cleopatra—have not yet been found. Archeologist Chris Naunton examines the famous pharaohs, their achievements, the bling they might have been buried with, the circumstances in which they were buried, and why those circumstances may have prevented archeologists from finding these tombs. In Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt, Naunton sheds light on the lives of these ancient Egyptians and makes an exciting case for the potential discovery of these lost tombs.
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 0500774528
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
An exciting archeological exploration of ancient Egypt that examines the potential for discovering the remaining “lost” tombs of the pharaohs. Tombs, mummies, and funerary items make up a significant portion of the archeological remains that survive ancient Egypt and have come to define the popular perception of Egyptology. Despite the many sensational discoveries in the last century, such as the tomb of Tutankhamun, the tombs of some of the most famous individuals in the ancient world—Imhotep, Nefertiti, Alexander the Great, and Cleopatra—have not yet been found. Archeologist Chris Naunton examines the famous pharaohs, their achievements, the bling they might have been buried with, the circumstances in which they were buried, and why those circumstances may have prevented archeologists from finding these tombs. In Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt, Naunton sheds light on the lives of these ancient Egyptians and makes an exciting case for the potential discovery of these lost tombs.
Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret
Author: Victor Appleton
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
"Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret" by Victor Appleton. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
"Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret" by Victor Appleton. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Tomb Treasures of the Late Middle Kingdom
Author: Wolfram Grajetzki
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812245679
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
With detailed illustrations and archival images, Egyptologist Wolfram Grajetzki describes and compares the opulent tombs of eminent and royal women from the late Middle Kingdom, shedding new light on how the gendered and social identities of these women were viewed in the court and preserved in the grave.
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812245679
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
With detailed illustrations and archival images, Egyptologist Wolfram Grajetzki describes and compares the opulent tombs of eminent and royal women from the late Middle Kingdom, shedding new light on how the gendered and social identities of these women were viewed in the court and preserved in the grave.
Treasure Hunting Records of the North
Author: Hare Red
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the first volume of *Treasure Hunting Records of the North*, our team faced life-and-death challenges within an ancient tomb left behind by the Southern School. Just when we thought everything had settled, we discovered Sun Lao Er inside a coffin-a man who had mysteriously vanished months earlier, now inexplicably appearing in this sealed tomb. His sudden reappearance threw our journey into deeper confusion and uncertainty. It is this inexplicable event that propels us into our new adventure. In the second volume, *The Xixia Brahma Sound*, we will follow the trail of these unresolved mysteries, delving into the ancient tombs left by the Xixia Dynasty, seeking the hidden forces buried within history. The legendary Brahma Sound-will it guide us to the hidden treasure, or will it lead us into even greater peril? The answers may lie within the endless darkness and the unknown.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the first volume of *Treasure Hunting Records of the North*, our team faced life-and-death challenges within an ancient tomb left behind by the Southern School. Just when we thought everything had settled, we discovered Sun Lao Er inside a coffin-a man who had mysteriously vanished months earlier, now inexplicably appearing in this sealed tomb. His sudden reappearance threw our journey into deeper confusion and uncertainty. It is this inexplicable event that propels us into our new adventure. In the second volume, *The Xixia Brahma Sound*, we will follow the trail of these unresolved mysteries, delving into the ancient tombs left by the Xixia Dynasty, seeking the hidden forces buried within history. The legendary Brahma Sound-will it guide us to the hidden treasure, or will it lead us into even greater peril? The answers may lie within the endless darkness and the unknown.
Treasure Hunting Records of the North
Author: Hare Red
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the first volume of *Treasure Hunting Records of the North*, our team faced life-and-death challenges within an ancient tomb left behind by the Southern School. Just when we thought everything had settled, we discovered Sun Lao Er inside a coffin-a man who had mysteriously vanished months earlier, now inexplicably appearing in this sealed tomb. His sudden reappearance threw our journey into deeper confusion and uncertainty. It is this inexplicable event that propels us into our new adventure. In the second volume, *The Xixia Brahma Sound*, we will follow the trail of these unresolved mysteries, delving into the ancient tombs left by the Xixia Dynasty, seeking the hidden forces buried within history. The legendary Brahma Sound-will it guide us to the hidden treasure, or will it lead us into even greater peril? The answers may lie within the endless darkness and the unknown.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the first volume of *Treasure Hunting Records of the North*, our team faced life-and-death challenges within an ancient tomb left behind by the Southern School. Just when we thought everything had settled, we discovered Sun Lao Er inside a coffin-a man who had mysteriously vanished months earlier, now inexplicably appearing in this sealed tomb. His sudden reappearance threw our journey into deeper confusion and uncertainty. It is this inexplicable event that propels us into our new adventure. In the second volume, *The Xixia Brahma Sound*, we will follow the trail of these unresolved mysteries, delving into the ancient tombs left by the Xixia Dynasty, seeking the hidden forces buried within history. The legendary Brahma Sound-will it guide us to the hidden treasure, or will it lead us into even greater peril? The answers may lie within the endless darkness and the unknown.