Mummies, hidden treasures, grave robbers and curses. Few combinations may be more compelling for lovers of ancient history and its secrets, and if there is a place in the world where all this comes true above all others, that place is Egypt.
The discovery of the royal mummies’ hiding place in Deir el Bahari represented one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time, as it allowed us for the first time in history to be face to face with some of the most important Egyptian pharaohs, which after suffering robberies, outrages and endless transfers from one hiding place to another, ended up piled inside the mountains of Thebes.
With this book I start the "History Short Reads" series, in which I present episodes or specific aspects of history with a special appeal to the general public. I intend to do this without neglecting the depth and quality at any time, and always in an entertaining tone which I hope will delight all history lovers.
Although the covered topics could fill more voluminous works, I made an effort of synthesis, avoiding the more technical aspects, and always looking for concise narratives that would allow us to read them at a stretch.
I hope you enjoy it.
The discovery of the royal mummies’ hiding place in Deir el Bahari represented one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time, as it allowed us for the first time in history to be face to face with some of the most important Egyptian pharaohs, which after suffering robberies, outrages and endless transfers from one hiding place to another, ended up piled inside the mountains of Thebes.
With this book I start the "History Short Reads" series, in which I present episodes or specific aspects of history with a special appeal to the general public. I intend to do this without neglecting the depth and quality at any time, and always in an entertaining tone which I hope will delight all history lovers.
Although the covered topics could fill more voluminous works, I made an effort of synthesis, avoiding the more technical aspects, and always looking for concise narratives that would allow us to read them at a stretch.
I hope you enjoy it.
