Gold of the pharaohs

This illustrated compendium analyzes the extraordinary gold craftsmanship of the Egyptians, showcasing a remarkable array of ancient gold objects and jewels commissioned by the Pharaohs. Featuring hundreds of stunning color photographs, it presents the most extensive collection of these artifacts ever assembled. The book highlights treasures discovered in the tombs of King Tutankhamen and the King of Tanis, as well as vast caches found in the pyramids of Meroe, Queen Ahotep's tomb, and the graves of Middle Kingdom princesses, among others. The author recounts the excavations and the adventures of archaeologists who made these significant discoveries. Readers will encounter the shimmering beauty of carnelian and turquoise in a falcon-shaped necklace, the striking obsidian gaze of a lapis-encrusted mummy mask, and the radiant pearls and amethyst in a princess's belt. Above all, the dazzling splendor of gold symbolizes divine power and the Pharaoh's immortality. This volume not only depicts the opulence of a long-lost civilization but also serves as a vivid introduction to ancient Egyptian life and culture. The Egyptians' belief in the magic of gold led them to bury their dead with vast treasures, leaving behind overwhelming remnants even after centuries of grave robbing.