Kent Weeks made international headlines when, seventy feet below the surface of Egypt's Valley of the Kings he found the largest and most complicated mausoleum yet discovered, the tomb of Ramesses II's sons. Now for the first time, Weeks shares up-to-the-minute details on the thrilling discovery and contemplates what the tomb, called KV5, will reveal as the excavation moves forward. Built in the age of Exodus, the tomb could potentially transform ancient and biblical history. Its lower levels, possibly containing mummies of Ramesses II's sons, may shed new light on many of the mysteries of the Old Testament, including the story of Moses and the flight of the Israelites from Egypt.
Weeks draws on his own diaries, as well as those of his wife and his foreman, to describe the excitement and risks that surround such a significant find. From floodwaters that threatened the opened tomb and the precarious craw spaces deep within it, to thieving tourists and scorpions, this adventure is not for the weak of heart. Photographs and sketches illustrate the crew's progress and the objects and decorations found in the tomb's chambers and hallways The result a true-life, impossibly thrilling Raiders of the Lost Arkwill entrance readers from beginning to end.

The Lost Tomb: In 1995, An American Egyptologist Discovered The Burial Site Of The Sons Of Ramesses Ii--this Is His

Politics & Social Sciences

Weeks, Kent R.

Social Sciences

Harper-perennial

Book by Allen, James P., Arnold, Dorothea, Bell, Lanny, Bianchi, Robert Steven, Brovarski, Edward, Fazzini, Richard A., Kendall, Timothy, Lacovara, Peter, O'Connor, David, Weeks, Kent R.

The American Discovery of Ancient Egypt: Essays

History

Allen, James P.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Lacovara, Peter

Arnold, Dorothea

Fazzini, Richard A.

O’Connor, David

Bianchi, Robert Steven

Kendall, Timothy

American Research Center in Egypt

Bell, Lanny

Brovarski, Edward

Ancient Civilizations

Los Angeles County Museum

The G 6000 section of the Old Kingdom Cemetery at Giza contains over sixty tombs, many of which were excavated by George Reisner in the 1920s and were subsequently re-investigated in the 1970s by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. This publication collates the early investigations at the site with more recent study and presents an authoritative discussion of the architecture, relief decoration and treasures found within the tombs. The book focuses in particular on the tombs of Neferbauptah, Iymery, Ity and Shepseskafankh and the wonderful wall paintings and inscribed texts from them. Three chapters study the evidence for names, titles, careers and relationships and a further chapter looks at mortuary ceremonies. A superb book at a superb price!

Mastabas of Cemetery G 6000

Der Manuelian, Peter

Weeks, Kent

Simpson, William Kelly

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

A fully detailed explanation by one of the world's leading Egyptologists is enhanced by spectacular photographs and accompanied by easy-to-read histories, descriptions, plans, and drawings that will prepare any visitor for the splendors to be savored later in person.

Los Tesoros de Luxor y el Valle de los Reyes (Guias De Arte Y Viajes / Art Guides and Trips) (Spanish Edition)

Travel

Libsa

During the New Kingdom (c. 1570–1070 BCE), the Valley of the Kings was the burial place of Egypt’s pharaohs, including such powerful and famous rulers as Amenhotep III, Rameses II, and Tutankhamen. They were buried here in large and beautifully decorated tombs that have become among the country’s most visited archaeological sites. The tourists contribute millions of badly needed dollars to Egypt’s economy. But because of inadequate planning, these same visitors are destroying the very tombs they come to see. Crowding, pollution, changes in the tombs’ air quality, ever-growing tourist infrastructure―all pose serious threats to the Valley’s survival. This volume, the result of twenty-five years of work by the Theban Mapping Project at the American University in Cairo, traces the history of the Valley of the Kings and offers specific proposals to manage the site and protect its fragile contents. At the same time, it recognizes the need to provide a positive experience for the thousands of visitors who flock here daily. This is the first major management plan developed for any Egyptian archaeological site, and as its proposals are implemented, they offer a replicable model for archaeologists, conservators, and site managers throughout Egypt and the region. Published in both English and Arabic editions and supported by the World Monuments Fund, this critical study will help to ensure the survival of Egypt’s patrimony in a manner compatible with the country’s heavy reliance on tourism income.

The Valley of the Kings: A Site Management Handbook (Theban Mapping Project)

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

The American University in Cairo Press

For each tomb, this boxed edition Atlas provides detailed surveyed maps and plans of perhaps the most famous World Heritage site. From the tomb of Tutankhamon to the recently discovered tomb of the sons of Ramesses II, all of the significant and accessible tombs in the valley are included, giving 1:125 plans, sections, and three-dimensional isometric drawings.

Atlas of the Valley of the Kings: The Theban Mapping Project Part 1 (boxed edition)

American University in Cairo Press

"The scale and richness of the tombs and temples on the banks of the Nile at Luxor have attracted and fascinated travelers for thousands of years. Now finally comes the vade mecum that generations of visitors would have loved to have. "The Illustrated Guide to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, fully illustrated with superb color photographs, not only provides a comprehensive itinerary through the tombs and monuments of ancient Thebes and the museums of modem Luxor but also has extensive chapters devoted to the history of the city and Egyptian religion, as well as advice for the modem traveler on hotels and restaurants. Detailed itineraries lead us first through the sites on the east bank of the Nile, including Karnak and Luxor temples, the Luxor Museum, and the Museum of Mummification. Then we cross to the west bank for a thorough exploration of the temples--the Ramesseum, Deir alBahari, Medinet Habu, and more--and the tombs of the Kings, the Queens, and the Nobles. The combination of authoritative texts, full-color photographs, planimetric maps, and descriptions of every major tomb and monument in Luxor will facilitate and enhance any visitor's tour of one of the world's richest and most significant collections of archaeological sites.

Illustrated Guide To Luxor And The Valley Of The Kings

Archaeology

Amer Univ in Cairo Pr

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