Secrets From The Sand: My Search For Egypt's Past

by Zahi Hawass

The renowned Egyptian archaeologiest offers a personal tour through the fascinating sites that he has excavated over the last thirty-three years, describing his life interest in exploring the hidden secrets of Egypt's glorious past, his discoveries at the great monuments and secret tombs, and other aspects of his adventures in archaeology. 17,500 first printing.

Genres: Egypt, History, Nonfiction, Egyptology, Biography

272 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Magpie6493 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this was beyond amazing it was like I was a young kid again finding out about ancient Egypt watching one of his documentaries and falling in live with the past. I wish I could elaborate on more details but I can't as I had such an amazing time reading this that you really do need to read it for yourself. I cried a few happy tears after reading this (which I did in pretty much one sitting) I wpuld a hundred percent recommend reading this if you love ancient or just the past in general.

[Valerie Panosian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tremendously interesting... The story of how Zahi came to do what he does...How he developed his passion for Egyptian Archaeology. He also intersperses the text with funny stories from his excavation days at Giza, Saquara and Bahariya. Reading this book will give you a greater respect for Ancient Egypt and it's antiquities. You will also begin to understand why Zahi is the way he is.......