The Lost Tombs of Thebes

In the foothills of the Theban massif in southern Egypt, lie hundreds of unique and wonderfully decorated tombs from the New Kingdom belonging to the people who served the pharaohs. ''The Lost Tombs of Thebes'' gives the reader unprecedented and privileged access to a selection of these extraordinary monuments.The beautiful scenes and texts that adorn their walls include some of the most exquisite examples of Egyptian art to be found anywhere in the land of the Nile.

ISBN 9780500051597 | E | HB