--- product_id: 21263808 title: "Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA" brand: "zahi hawass" price: "€ 113.64" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/21263808-discovering-tutankhamun-from-howard-carter-to-dna store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA **Brand:** zahi hawass **Price:** € 113.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA by zahi hawass - **How much does it cost?** € 113.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/21263808-discovering-tutankhamun-from-howard-carter-to-dna) ## Best For - zahi hawass enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zahi hawass brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA ## Images ![Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DEfRb5mrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting but general and incomplete *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 30, 2014* This is an interesting book that I can almost heartily recommend. It should be of value to the general reader and is also a nice book for those whose studies are more specialized. Of course, a lot of the information regarding the tomb of Tutankhamun has already been published way too many times. However, much of the generally available information is now hopelessly out of date, and many so-called facts and interpretations and theories have recently been disproved. This book does include virtually all of the latest discoveries. For instance, the latest information on the fate of Nefertiti, both in a historical sense and in an archaeological sense, is included.The information is clearly stated and easy to read. It is intended for a general audience and more technical information is absent.The photographs are generally of good quality, but they are spread out across the page, overlapping each other. In many, the backgrounds have been Photoshopped out, leaving some odd edges. I suppose this is intended to look modern and interesting, but a more static layout would have better served the details and the aesthetic appearance. This is a small complaint, assuming you already own one of the many beautifully presented books detailing the objects in Tutankhamun’s tomb.I purchased this book primarily because of the DNA reference in the title. The original DNA test results were expertly published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. However, that article was not all inclusive. I had expected to find in this new book all the results and interpretations of the DNA material of all the related mummies. This book does deal with the examination of Tut, the two female fetuses in the tomb, the body in KV 55, Amenhotep III, Yuya and Tuya, the two ladies from KV 21, and the two ladies from KV 35. Whereas the JAMA article gave the scientific evidence, this book simply gives the general results as interpreted by the team. I was very disappointed to find that this book does not include all the results, as it is stated that the study of “mtDNA and other genetic data” is still in progress and a new publication will provide that information. It also will “address the issue of DNA decay.” That seems to make the publication of this book a bit premature. I’m not sure why Hawass didn’t wait until all the information was available. I suspect it was either to fulfill a contract or just a moneymaker.The book title is also a bit misleading in that several parts of the book do not deal directly with Tutankhamun. A few of those chapters are very interesting, especially the one on KV63 and KV64 and other recent excavations in the Valley of the Kings. Although that chapter’s title, too, is a misnomer as it also deals with the discoveries outside of the Valley, such as at Kom el-Hitan and Medinet Habu.Chapter titles are as follows:The Golden Age of Egypt: Dynasty 18Religion and Life After DeathRobbers in the Valley of the KingsThe Tomb and its TreasuresTutankhamun’s MummyThe Discovery of the Family of TutankhamunThe Valley of the Kings and Finds after the Discovery of TutankhamunThe Curse of TutankhamunTutmaniaConclusion ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gold everywhere *by H***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 11, 2015* This book covers the range of kings from the Old Kingdom to Tutankhamun. It goes on to tell the story of Howard Carter's discovery to the opening of the tomb. I have Carter's Treasue of Tutankhamun but this book covers even more. Objects never seen before are shown A family history regards to his DNA is listed and the weaknesses in his genetics that came from the closeness of relationship his parents had, and the problems thatit created that lead to his death, where anyone else might have lived. That was the saddest part reading. Zahi rerally put a lot into this book of interest. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent Coverage from 1922 to present with Excellent Photos of ... *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 1, 2017* An excellent Coverage from 1922 to present with Excellent Photos of the main artifacts and coverage of discoveries in the valley of the Kingssince Tutankhamen. Hawass is an excellent writer (and Lecturer) has done Excavations himself and Has also been director of antiquitiesso one could say the story is covered from all sides by perhaps the leading Egyptian Egyptologist --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/21263808-discovering-tutankhamun-from-howard-carter-to-dna](https://www.desertcart.it/products/21263808-discovering-tutankhamun-from-howard-carter-to-dna) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*