Curse of the Pharaohs, Zahi Hawass
Curse of the Pharaohs, Zahi Hawass
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Curse of the Pharaohs
My Adventures with Mummies

Author: Zahi Hawass

Narrator: Firdous Bamji

Unabridged: 2 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/08/2013

Synopsis

Under Egypt's wind-swept sands, mummies and breathtaking treasure await those savvy and daring enough to seek them out. Intrepid archaeologist Zahi Hawass is one such adventurer, having made major discoveries in the pyramids at Giza and the Valley of the Golden Mummies. In Curse of the Pharaohs, Hawass details the secrets of ancient Egypt-and shows what it is like to be an archaeologist. From ancient germs and vipers to age-old curses and crumbling tombs, the dangers of his profession are real. But so too are the rewards. Uncovering artifacts that have gone thousands of years without seeing the light of day is the ultimate thrill-and something that Hawass not only lives for, but lives to share with a worldwide audience. Zahi Hawass has gained international fame for his many books and television appearances, and Curse of the Pharaohs continues his lifelong pursuit of revealing the mystery and intrigue of ancient Egypt.

About Zahi Hawass

Zahi Hawass is the secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities and director of the Giza Plateau. He studied archaeology in Egypt and in the United States, earning a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught at the American University in Cairo, at UCLA, and at and other universities throughout the world, and he is the author of many books on ancient Egypt, including the bestselling Valley of the Golden Mummies. He was the host of such National Geographic television specials as Open the Lost Tombs and Pyramids Live.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Megan on March 04, 2019

A very quick read and more aimed at children, this is nevertheless, a fascinating insight into the life of an archaeologist and a little background into the culture of Ancient Egypt. I found the writing style perhaps a little simplistic, but I enjoyed the tales and images included. 4 stars.......more

Goodreads review by Mike on October 02, 2021

Dr. Hawass has had probably the best job in the world. I love how he refers to the movies, The Mummy and The Mummy Returns as being "especially ridiculous" (pg 43) for spreading fictional information about ancient Egypt. People ask him a lot of questions from the movies. Remember how in the first on......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on March 23, 2018

I wish it had more of a glimpse into the art/history of Egypt instead of just Hawass' personal journey with archaeology, but it was still an enjoyable book and gave kids a glimpse into studying a very fascinating topic. Plus I find him intriguing and enjoyed when he did National Geographic specials.......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on May 25, 2018

Zahi Hawass is one of the leading authorities in Egyptology. Reading this book took me back through the "curse" of the pharaohs, the men who found the tombs, and some of the "mysterious" ends that they went through. Great quick read if you are interested in Egyptian history! I loved it!......more

Goodreads review by Carmen on April 28, 2022

Fast and interesting listen! Makes me want to go to Egypt!......more

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