Author: kent r weeks
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
"The Theban Mapping Project (TMP) was established in 1979 to prepare a detailed survey and archaeological database for the Theban Necropolis. As part of its work in the Valley of the Kings, it relocated KV 5. Clearing that tomb, the TMP discovered that what had been thought to be an unimportant, uninteresting, uninscribed pit tomb was actually the largest tomb ever found in Egypt. KV 5 is known to have 150 corridors and chambers on several levels and many more are likely to be discovered. The tomb is unique in size and plan and in its function as a family mausoleum for many of the sons of the pharaoh Rameses II." "This is the first technical report on KV5. It covers much of the work undertaken between 1988 and 1999. Copiously illustrated, this study is a reference for understanding one of the most important discoveries ever made in the Theban Necropolis."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
kv 5: a preliminary report on the excavation of the tomb of the sons of rameses ii in the valley of the kings
Author: kent r weeks
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
"The Theban Mapping Project (TMP) was established in 1979 to prepare a detailed survey and archaeological database for the Theban Necropolis. As part of its work in the Valley of the Kings, it relocated KV 5. Clearing that tomb, the TMP discovered that what had been thought to be an unimportant, uninteresting, uninscribed pit tomb was actually the largest tomb ever found in Egypt. KV 5 is known to have 150 corridors and chambers on several levels and many more are likely to be discovered. The tomb is unique in size and plan and in its function as a family mausoleum for many of the sons of the pharaoh Rameses II." "This is the first technical report on KV5. It covers much of the work undertaken between 1988 and 1999. Copiously illustrated, this study is a reference for understanding one of the most important discoveries ever made in the Theban Necropolis."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
"The Theban Mapping Project (TMP) was established in 1979 to prepare a detailed survey and archaeological database for the Theban Necropolis. As part of its work in the Valley of the Kings, it relocated KV 5. Clearing that tomb, the TMP discovered that what had been thought to be an unimportant, uninteresting, uninscribed pit tomb was actually the largest tomb ever found in Egypt. KV 5 is known to have 150 corridors and chambers on several levels and many more are likely to be discovered. The tomb is unique in size and plan and in its function as a family mausoleum for many of the sons of the pharaoh Rameses II." "This is the first technical report on KV5. It covers much of the work undertaken between 1988 and 1999. Copiously illustrated, this study is a reference for understanding one of the most important discoveries ever made in the Theban Necropolis."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
kv5: apreliminary report on the excavation of the tomb of the sons of ramwssws ii in the valley of the kings . Revised edition
Author: kent r. weeks
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The discovery in 1995 that a long-ignored doorway in the Valley of the Kings was actually the entrance to the largest tomb ever found in Egypt made headlines around the world. Called KV5, it contains over 150 corridors and chambers, and was used as a family mausoleum for several sons of the New Kingdom pharaoh, Ramesses II. The first edition of this preliminary report was the first comprehensive, technical publication on the work of the Theban Mapping Project in the tomb; it has now been revised and expanded to take account of the latest discoveries and analyses. It includes detailed archaeological and architectural studies, epigraphic surveys, object and pottery descriptions, discussions of conservation work, and extensive reports on the site's geology, hydrology, mineralogy, and geotechnical engineering. Copiously illustrated with photographs and line drawings, KV5 is the essential source for the study of this fascinating and important tomb.
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The discovery in 1995 that a long-ignored doorway in the Valley of the Kings was actually the entrance to the largest tomb ever found in Egypt made headlines around the world. Called KV5, it contains over 150 corridors and chambers, and was used as a family mausoleum for several sons of the New Kingdom pharaoh, Ramesses II. The first edition of this preliminary report was the first comprehensive, technical publication on the work of the Theban Mapping Project in the tomb; it has now been revised and expanded to take account of the latest discoveries and analyses. It includes detailed archaeological and architectural studies, epigraphic surveys, object and pottery descriptions, discussions of conservation work, and extensive reports on the site's geology, hydrology, mineralogy, and geotechnical engineering. Copiously illustrated with photographs and line drawings, KV5 is the essential source for the study of this fascinating and important tomb.
The Lost Tomb
Author: Kent R. Weeks
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780753806814
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Tomb 5 - the tomb surrounding that of Tutankhamen - had been looted, explored and discounted decades ago. So convinced were the authorities that nothing more was to be found in this area that plans were going ahead to build a carpark. In one final exploration of what had become a dumping ground for previous excavator's debris, Dr Kent Weeks, an American archaeologist, discovered a multiple corridored tomb of 62 chambers. They had stumbled upon a crypt fit for 50 princes - the sons of Rameses II - which had remained undisturbed for 2,000 years. It is known now as KV 5 - the greatest archaeological discovery for 75 years and the biggest and most complex tomb ever found in Egypt. Kent Weeks has written the book himself using his daily journals. The journal method heightens the drama; the author had no idea that he was on the verge of such a major find.
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780753806814
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Tomb 5 - the tomb surrounding that of Tutankhamen - had been looted, explored and discounted decades ago. So convinced were the authorities that nothing more was to be found in this area that plans were going ahead to build a carpark. In one final exploration of what had become a dumping ground for previous excavator's debris, Dr Kent Weeks, an American archaeologist, discovered a multiple corridored tomb of 62 chambers. They had stumbled upon a crypt fit for 50 princes - the sons of Rameses II - which had remained undisturbed for 2,000 years. It is known now as KV 5 - the greatest archaeological discovery for 75 years and the biggest and most complex tomb ever found in Egypt. Kent Weeks has written the book himself using his daily journals. The journal method heightens the drama; the author had no idea that he was on the verge of such a major find.
The Tomb of Queen Tîyi
Author: Theodore M. Davis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibân el Molûk, Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibân el Molûk, Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Valley of the Sun Kings
Author: Richard H. Wilkinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964995802
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964995802
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The Tombs of Harmhabi and Touatânkhamanou
Author: Theodore M. Davis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Thebes (Egypt : Extinct city)
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Thebes (Egypt : Extinct city)
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Excavations in the Valley of the Kings
Author: Zahi A. Hawass
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789776420618
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789776420618
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Tomb of Hatshopsitu
Author: Edouard Naville
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781475204759
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
This is the original 1906 report on the excavation of Hatshepsut's tomb by Howard Carter, who later discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen. Edouard Naville, who excavated her Funerary Temple at Deir El Bahari, contributed a biography of Hatshepsut for this volume.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781475204759
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
This is the original 1906 report on the excavation of Hatshepsut's tomb by Howard Carter, who later discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen. Edouard Naville, who excavated her Funerary Temple at Deir El Bahari, contributed a biography of Hatshepsut for this volume.
The Tomb of Queen Tîyi
Author: Theodore M. Davis
Publisher: K M T Communications
ISBN: 9781879388017
Category : Tombs
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
"In early 1907, Edward R. Aryton and Theodore M. Davis discovered what was to become known as Tomb 55 in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Controvery exists today as to who was actually buried in the royal tomb".
Publisher: K M T Communications
ISBN: 9781879388017
Category : Tombs
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
"In early 1907, Edward R. Aryton and Theodore M. Davis discovered what was to become known as Tomb 55 in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Controvery exists today as to who was actually buried in the royal tomb".
After Tutankhamūn
Author: Nicholas Reeves
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Egyptologists attending the International Conference on the Valley of the Kings, held June 1990 at Highclere Castle, England, offer 13 contributions reviewing developments in excavation, mapping, and research in the Valley since the discovery of King Tut 75 years ago. Among the topics are a biological and Egyptological approach to the royal mummies of the eighteenth dynasty, the historical usefulness of royal figures from Tutankhamen's tomb, and the structure of the decoration in the tomb of Ramses IX. Two of the articles are in German. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Egyptologists attending the International Conference on the Valley of the Kings, held June 1990 at Highclere Castle, England, offer 13 contributions reviewing developments in excavation, mapping, and research in the Valley since the discovery of King Tut 75 years ago. Among the topics are a biological and Egyptological approach to the royal mummies of the eighteenth dynasty, the historical usefulness of royal figures from Tutankhamen's tomb, and the structure of the decoration in the tomb of Ramses IX. Two of the articles are in German. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR