In his exploration of Ancient Egypt’s rediscovery, Egyptologist Dr. Chris Naunton takes us on a journey from the earliest adventurers who dared to venture into the pyramids, to the explosion of Egyptomania in the 18th and 19th centuries. The story begins with Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt, which opened the floodgates for exploration, looting, and eventually, scientific investigation. Naunton highlights the audacious treasure hunting of Belzoni, the painstaking work of deciphering hieroglyphs, and the introduction of modern methodology by Flinders Petrie. Ultimately, this fascinating journey leads us to the momentous discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter.
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