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These books are perfectly tailored to spark curiosity and inspire young minds with tales of intrigue and historical wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with a keen interest in history and archaeology, his works like \u003cem\u003eEgyptologists’ Notebooks\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSearching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt\u003c\/em\u003e provide a deeper dive into the scholarly world. These books capture the thrill of discovery and the dedication of those who seek to uncover the secrets buried beneath the sands of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a child exploring the magical world of Egypt for the first time or an adult looking to delve into its rich history, Chris Naunton's books offer a unique experience that is both educational and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"egyptologists-notebooks-by-chris-naunton-9780500295298","title":"Egyptologists’ Notebooks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the beguiling ancient ruins of Egypt have provided an endless source of fascination for explorers, antiquarians, treasure hunters, and archaeologists. All, from the very earliest travellers, were entranced by the beauty and majesty of the landscape: the remains of tombs cut into the natural rock of hillsides and the temples and cities gently consumed by drift sand. These early adventurers were gripped by the urge to capture what they had seen in writings, sketches, paintings, and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it was always the scholars - the Egyptologists - who were in charge, they depended on architects, artists, engineers, and photographers. Yet, when we think of Petrie, we think of Sir William Matthew Flinders, not of his wife Hilda. Only through reading their diaries and letters has it come to be realised how important she and other partners were. Similarly, the role played by Egyptian workers, digging on archaeological projects and maintaining relations with the local landowners, is only just coming to be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEgyptologists' Notebooks\u003c\/i\u003e brings together the work - reproduced in its original form - of the many people who contributed to our understanding of ancient Egypt, offering a glimpse into a very different history of Egyptology. 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Yet we have tantalising clues. \u003cem\u003eSearching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt\u003c\/em\u003e describes the quest for these and other great 'missing' tombs—those we know existed, but which have not yet been identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also discusses key moments of discovery that have yielded astonishing finds and created the archetypal image of the archaeologist poised at the threshold of a tomb left untouched for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this gripping account, Chris Naunton explains the mysteries of the missing tombs and presents all the evidence, skilfully unravelling the tangled threads surrounding the burials of the heretic pharaoh Akhenaten and his son Tutankhamun, and the burial place of Imhotep, architect of the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, among others. Could other such tombs lie undiscovered in the Valley of the Kings? In fact, the Valley almost certainly does guard hidden treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing finds of unsuspected tombs continue to occur there and elsewhere in Egypt, making headlines worldwide—all are covered in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as immersing the reader, step by step, in the action of the search and the thrill of discovery, the book also explores the reasons why tombs remain such a central part of both the popular perception of Egyptology and the continuing allure of ancient Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849953988844,"sku":"9780500295441","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2775273482366.jpg?v=1759066567"},{"product_id":"cleopatra-tells-all-by-chris-naunton-9780500652565","title":"Cleopatra Tells All!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCleopatra Tells All!\u003c\/em\u003e tells her version of events as the ruler of the last ancient Egyptian dynasty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hilarious and revealing tell-all, the politically savvy, multilingual, cosmopolitan ruler of Alexandria, Cleopatra, reveals herself to be the world's first influencer. Finally able to tell her own version of events, she will have readers reeling at the remarkable skill with which she raised an army of mercenaries to counter her bullying brother and secure the support of two of the world's most powerful men — Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChris Naunton's expert text is accompanied by Guilherme Karsten's illustrations, which give the ancient Egyptian queen a relatable, modern makeover. 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