Tutankhamón, Howard Carter en España

On November 4, 1922, one of the greatest finds in the history of archeology took place, the intact tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered by the British archaeologist in the Valley of the Kings. This event caused a great media impact and its repercussion was worldwide, still arousing great interest today. Myriam Seco and Javier Martínez collect, in an entertaining and rigorous way, the presence of Howard Carter in Spain, fostered by the intervention of Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, Duke of Alba and personal friend of Carter. A fundamental work for all those who want to experience the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, detailing the conferences that Carter gave in Madrid in 1924 and 1928, explaining his advances in the study of the tomb and grave goods. found. Likewise, chapters dedicated to the figures of Carter and the Duke of Alba are included, as well as the discovery and the myth of the curse of Tutankhamun. In addition, the book has the documentary and graphic contribution of the correspondence between the Duke and Carter, the impact on the press of the conferences and the visit of the British archaeologist or the presentations of the Duke of Alba.