King Tut's Curse

The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun — "King Tut" — in 1924 created worldwide interest, especially when people connected with the discovery began to die, some under mysterious circumstances. The debate has continued for decades: was it coincidence, or a curse placed on those who disturbed the pharaoh's rest? Ancient Egyptian Wonders Contents 3 A Timeline of Ancient Egypt 4 Introduction: Death and His Lordship 6 Chapter One: The Boy King 10 Chapter Two: Search and Discovery 25 Chapter Three: The Story Takes Hold 40 Chapter Four: Natural or Supernatural? 55 Source Notes 69 For Further Research 73 Index 75 Picture Credits 79 About the Author 80 This book examines the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun - "King Tut"--In 1924 which created worldwide interest, especially when people connected with the discovery began to die, some under mysterious circumstances