Second Coffin, taken by Sandro Vannini. © Zahi Hawass / Laboratoriorosso s.r.l.
1. Ancient Egypt on Five Deben a Day
Ancient Egypt
In Ancient Egypt on Five Deben a Day, Egyptologist Donald Ryan guides the time-travelling tourist on a journey up the Nile, and en route he offers useful advice on everything from deciphering hieroglyphics to mummifying household pets. So leave the protective amulets at home and banish all fear of being sold as a galley slave – this imaginative guide is all you need to survive and enjoy your visit to Egypt in its golden age.
2. Ancient Egyptian Magic
Enchanting stuff - BBC History Revealed
Want to learn to predict the future, take revenge on an annoying neighbour, or fly like a bird? You’re in luck, because the Ancient Egyptians had a spell for nearly everything. Learn all about the magic infused into their everyday lives and how this magic influenced and interacted with religion, medicine and culture.
Ancient Egyptian Magic draws on the latest research and analysis to celebrate and investigate the art of magic in Ancient Egypt. Presented in a light-hearted, entertaining way, this fascinating book includes a number of key spells and potions, allowing you to turn your hand to ancient magic.
3. Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt
A joyous book that has at its heart a love for ancient Egyptian history and a desire to share that with people [...] - Journal of History and Cultures
Tombs, especially lost tombs, are part of the enduring allure of Egyptology. Romantic, enigmatic and possibly cursed, these tombs have tempted archaeologists, adventurers and grave robbers for centuries.
In Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt, author Chris Naunton sets out to discover the lost tombs of some of Egypt’s most famous figures. Imhotep, Nefertiti, Cleopatra and even Alexander the Great were all buried in the country, yet their final resting places remain unknown. Read about the tantalising clues that may point to their lost tombs, find out what archaeologists know of these legendary leaders and learn why the lost tombs of Egypt still have such a hold on our collective imagination.
4. The Red Sea Scrolls
Rigorously detailed … for diehard nerds there’s plenty of mapping, reconstruction and transliteration - The Spectator
When French Egyptologist Pierre Tallet discovered the Red Sea Scrolls, it changed almost everything we thought we knew about the building of the Great Pyramid at Giza. Written an incredible four thousand six hundred years ago, they’re the world’s oldest surviving papyri and describe, for the very first time, how the Great Pyramid itself was constructed.
In The Red Sea Scrolls, Tallet and renowned Egyptologist Mark Lehner, narrate the thrilling discovery of the papyri and unravel the secrets they contain. We learn how workers transported the enormous stones to Giza and how the building of the pyramids helped propel Egyptian civilisation. Providing a fantastic introduction to the scrolls and their impact, this book will have you itching to explore the pyramids yourself.
5. Tutankhamun
Rich, lavish, insightful … five stars - All About History
No list of books on Egyptology would be complete without a section dedicated to Tutankhamun. The boy king remains one of the most enigmatic figures from Ancient Egypt, with the mystery surrounding his life, death and final resting place only adding to his appeal.
Tutankhamun is the ultimate study of the pharaoh’s tomb and the treasures within it. Beautifully illustrated throughout, the book takes us through the tomb room by room, in the exact footsteps of Howard Carter, the man who discovered the grave in 1922. Author Dr Zahi Hawass brings a real energy to the story, describing the treasures, sarcophagus and atmosphere of the tomb and placing the reader right there, in the very heart of Tutankhamun’s burial chamber.
6. The Complete Tutankhamun
Science
Feel the heat of the desert, the excitement of the search and the awe of stepping into the tomb of Tutankhamun. One of the best Egyptology books on the subject, The Complete Tutankhamun is the definitive guide to the young pharaoh and his world famous tomb.
The book takes a fresh look at both the hunt for the tomb and the boy king himself, putting them in the context of their time. Featuring detailed diagrams of the tomb, as well as scientific studies on the treasures found within it, The Complete Tutankhamun gives us a fantastic overview of just what makes this chapter of Ancient Egyptian history so special.
7. The Treasures of Tutankhamun
Presents a lavish and essential guide to the tomb, its discovery and all the astonishing artefacts and valuables it contained - All About History
Tutankhamun’s treasures have captivated the global imagination for decades. These exquisite pieces not only tell the story of the young pharaoh, they also provide unparalleled insight into the society he ruled.
In The Treasures of Tutankhamun we enjoy an up-close view of some of the most sensational pieces discovered in the tomb. Illustrated with full page colour photos, and placed in context with concise, easy to digest text, this engaging book paints a vivid picture and brings the pharaoh and his treasures to life. As well as insight on the objects found, the book also examines Howard Carter’s 1922 discovery of the site and what this important moment meant for the study of Ancient Egypt.
8. Egyptian Art (World of Art)
Insightful … a tour-de-force - Ancient Egypt Magazine
Egyptian Art (World of Art) is one of the best books on Egyptology for anyone with a love of ancient art and architecture. Featuring artworks from more than three thousand years of civilisation, this book examines how these pieces were commissioned, how they were used and how they contributed to the culture of the era.
9. Egyptologists’ Notebooks
This is a sumptuous volume and can be recommended without hesitation for those who are interested in Egyptology and also the history of the study of the subject as well. It is highly informative, well written, has beautifully reproduced illustrations and is a delight to read - Timeless Travels
Egyptologists’ Notebooks gets us as close as it’s possible to get to the struggles, triumphs, challenges and lives of the people who set out to discover the secrets of Ancient Egypt. We learn of the crucial role women played in many key discoveries, and how relations with landowners were often make or break when it came to the success of a dig. Personal, informative and beautifully illustrated, Egyptologists’ Notebooks will give you a new perspective on the Egyptomania of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
