Lost and Found: Tutankhamun and Other Lost Tombs by John Malam (author) (UK edition)

Travel back in time. Unlock hidden secrets. Experience the thrill of discovery…

In 1974, farmers in Shaanxi, China, begin drilling wells for their crops. Instead of water, they stumble across a burial marker unrivalled in archaeological history: an army of more than 8000 terracotta men and horses, guarding the tomb of Emperor Qin. Marvel at the haunting discovery of the Terracotta Army, quiver at the opening of Tutankhamun’s perfectly-preserved tomb, and stare at the riches of an Anglo-Saxon burial ship. Discover famous lost tombs throughout the world in this visually stunning book, which unites historical events and archaeological discoveries to capture the mystique of the long-buried past.