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Book Synopsis: A bold new history of the discovery of King Tut and the seismic impact it left on modern society. When it was discovered in 1922, in an Egypt newly independent of the British Empire, the 3,300-year-old tomb of Tutankhamun sent shockwaves around the world. The boy-king became a household name overnight and kickstarted an international obsession that continues to this day. From pop culture and politics to tourism and the heritage industry, it’s impossible to imagine the past century without the discovery of Tutankhamun – yet so much of the story remains untold. In Treasured, Christina Riggs weaves compelling historical analysis with tales of lives touched, or changed forever, by an encounter with the boy-king. Who remembers that Jacqueline Kennedy first welcomed the young pharaoh to America? That a Tutankhamun revival in the 1960s helped save the ancient temples of Egyptian Nubia? Or that the British Museum’s landmark Tutankhamun exhibition in 1972 remains its most successful ever? But not everything about ‘King Tut’ glitters: tours of his treasures in the 1970s were linked to Big Oil, his mummified remains have been exploited in the name of science, and accounts of his tomb’s discovery exclude Egyptian archaeologists. Treasured offers a bold new history of the young pharaoh who has as much to tell us about our world as his own.
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Discover the untold story of the boy-king who shaped a century. Treasured: How Tutankhamun Shaped a Century is a captivating new book that unravels the seismic impact of the discovery of King Tut's tomb on modern society. Delve into the fascinating historical analysis and compelling tales of lives forever changed by their encounter with Tutankhamun. This book explores the hidden depths of a cultural phenomenon that continues to captivate the world today.
When Tutankhamun's tomb was unearthed in 1922, the world was sent into a frenzy. This 3,300-year-old treasure trove reverberated worldwide, solidifying Tutankhamun as a household name overnight. It sparked an international obsession that we still can't escape. From politics to pop culture and from tourism to the heritage industry, the impact of Tutankhamun's discovery on the past century is undeniable.
In Treasured, author Christina Riggs sheds light on little-known aspects of this historical event. Did you know that Jacqueline Kennedy was among the first to welcome the young pharaoh to America? Or that a Tutankhamun revival in the 1960s played a pivotal role in saving the ancient temples of Egyptian Nubia? The British Museum's landmark Tutankhamun exhibition in 1972 remains its most successful ever, yet the accounts of his tomb's discovery often exclude the contributions of Egyptian archaeologists.
But not everything about "King Tut" glitters. The tours of his treasures in the 1970s were tainted by their connections to Big Oil's interests. Even Tutankhamun's mummified remains have been exploited in the name of science. With compelling insights and thorough research, Treasured lays bare both the splendor and the shadow surrounding Tutankhamun's legacy.
Are you ready to unearth the captivating story of Tutankhamun and its profound impact on our world? Dive into the pages of Treasured and uncover the hidden narrative of this iconic figure. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the history, culture, and mysteries of ancient Egypt, all through the lens of the extraordinary significance of Tutankhamun.
Ready to embark on this mesmerizing journey through time? Get your copy of Treasured: How Tutankhamun Shaped a Century now and experience the captivating allure of one of history's most enigmatic figures.
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