Secrets from the Sand by Zahi Hawass

Secrets from the Sand by Zahi Hawass

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Zahi Hawass writes of life in ancient Egypt based on scientific analysis of excavations conducted by himself or under his supervision. He also spins tales of tomb-raiders, explains how he negotiates with locals, and describes in detail the experience of entering a tomb.

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Secrets from the Sand by Zahi Hawass

Zahi Hawass's lively descriptions of his life's work, accompanied by many previously unpublished photographs, take the reader all over Egypt, including the famous monuments at Giza, where he has supervised the restoration f the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids, explored the newly discovered tombs of the workers who built the pyramids, and developed a major plan to preserve the site under the tremendous pressure of tourism. Dr Hawass writes of life in ancient Egypt based on scientific analysis of excavations conducted by himself or under his supervision. He also spins tales of tomb-raiders, explains how he negotiates with locals, and describes in detail the experience of entering a tomb.
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ISBN 13 9780500051252
ISBN 10 0500051259
Title Secrets from the Sand
Author Zahi Hawass
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2003-11-03
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.