Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

National Geographic is proud to present this volume that features many of the finest pieces from this priceless collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Captured in lavish detail and sumptuous colour, here are scores of objects dating back to the reigns and tombs of such fabled kings and queens as Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and, of course, Tutankhamun, the richest trove of all.

From superbly sculpted life-sized statues to elegantly inlaid furniture to funerary urns and myriad implements that guarantee safe passage to the Afterlife, they offer vivid insights into the skilful workmanship and astonishing sophistication of Egyptian culture in the golden age of the pharaohs. Intricate golden jewellery glitters with precious gems, while bas-relief panels depict great events and religious ceremonies. Each photograph is accompanied by a precise description of materials, subject, and significance.