This book starts out with and introduction about Zahi Hawass and some of the sites he has worked on including the tombs of the pyramid builders. He then goes into talking about Tutankhamun and how the rumors of a curse began. He then describes some of the information known about ancient grave robbers as well as his own experiences with the curse.5/5(4). During his time working as an archaeologist Dr. Hawass has heard a great deal about “the curse.” It is something that really began to get public interest after Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun. It was said that members of Howard Carter’s work team died because of a curse that had been placed on the tomb thousands of years ago. In this highly readable first-hand account, world-famous Egyptologist and spellbinding storyteller Dr. Zahi Hawass shares some of the many intriguing tales about the legendary "curse of the pharaohs"-including several of his own experiences with it. Also known as the "curse of the mummies," this spine-tingling legend-still believed by many people-claims that anyone who dis/5.
Curse of the Pharaohs. My Adventures with Mummies. By: Zahi Hawass. Narrated by: Firdous Bamji. Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins. Unabridged Audiobook. Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Biographies. out of 5 stars. (8 ratings). The Curse of the Pharaohs: My Adventures with Mummies (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards)) (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards)) by Zahi Hawass. National Geographic Children's Books. Hardcover. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of. It is about Hawass's adventures in Egypt. He is one of the heads of Archeology in Egypt overseeing the pyramids. He mentions the idea of a curse of the pharoahs, but dispells it because he doesn't believe in it. This is a very interesting read, published by the National Geographic. Hawass has a wonderful, engaging voice.
In this highly readable first-hand account, world-famous Egyptologist and spellbinding storyteller Dr. Zahi Hawass shares some of the many intriguing tales about the legendary "curse of the pharaohs"-including several of his own experiences with it. Also known as the "curse of the mummies," this spine-tingling legend-still believed by many people-claims that anyone who dis. Hawass, Zahi The Curse of the Pharaohs: My Adventures with Mummies (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards)) (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards)) ISBN This book starts out with and introduction about Zahi Hawass and some of the sites he has worked on including the tombs of the pyramid builders. He then goes into talking about Tutankhamun and how the rumors of a curse began. He then describes some of the information known about ancient grave robbers as well as his own experiences with the curse.
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