A fascinating and thorough account of the Egyptian process of mummification and efforts to safeguard places of burial against thieves.

This stunning catalogue includes color photographs of more than 230 objects, excavated in the 1930s by renowned British archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley, from the third-millennium-B.C. Sumerian city of Ur. Learn the fascinating story of the excavation and preservation of these magnificent artifacts. Many of the objects are published in color and fully described for the first time—jewelry of gold and semiprecious stones, engraved seal stones, spectacular gold and lapis lazuli statuettes and musical instruments; and vessels of gold, silver, and alabaster. Curator Richard Zettler sets the stage with a history of Ur in the third millennium and the details of the actual excavations. Art historians Donald Hansen and Holly Pittman discuss the historical importance and significance of the many motifs on the most spectacular finds from the tombs.

This stunning catalogue includes color photographs of more than 230 objects, excavated in the 1930s by renowned British archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley, from the third-millennium-B.C. Sumerian city of Ur. Learn the fascinating story of the excavation and preservation of these magnificent artifacts. Many of the objects are published in color and fully described for the first time--jewelry of gold and semiprecious stones, engraved seal stones, spectacular gold and lapis lazuli statuettes and musical instruments; and vessels of gold, silver, and alabaster. Curator Richard Zettler sets the stage with a history of Ur in the third millennium and the details of the actual excavations. Art historians Donald Hansen and Holly Pittman discuss the historical importance and significance of the many motifs on the most spectacular finds from the tombs.

This book on Great Treasures, is the 24th book in World Famous Series in English. For centuries treasure hunting has remained an exciting and unending pursuit of enterprising enthusiasts who often risked their lives to solve the mysteries of hidden treasures. On account of such enterprises today we know about the unearthing of the culture and lifestyles of many bygone civilisations. In this book all topics are based on facts and history and include everything important since the evolution of universe and life. The text is authentic and the language is lucid so that the reader unknowingly gets swayed into a new world of thrill without feeling the strain of reading.

Long-told tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure have survived even into today’s atmosphere of skepticism. Some of these artifacts definitely exist—their locations have just been forgotten. Others are truly myths. Readers want to know what is legend and which treasure to pursue. This compelling tome is their guide! There’s plenty of history to explore as they learn about lost Inca gold, cursed Egyptian crypts, poisoned tombs in China, the missing grave of Genghis Khan, and untold amounts of shipwrecked treasure. A beautiful design including historical and fantastical images serves to heighten interest in this must-read volume.

Many people are fascinated with ancient tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure. Some of these tombs and treasure still exist, many have been forgotten and others are just myths. Be a mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient treasures may have come from and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.