The Curse of the Mummy and other Egyptian Mysteries

There are many mysteries associated with ancient Egypt that have perplexed scholars and laymen alike. Egyptologist Charlotte Booth selects ten of these and explores the recent theories and outlandish guesses put forth by leading archaeologists, scientists and historians. Using the latest archaeological evidence to separate fact from fiction, Booth provides the truth about the Exodus and the real cause of Tutankhamun’s death, and reveals a fascinating world of cursed tombs, mystical lands, and even a cross-dressing king. Guaranteed to delight and inform, this book spans thousands of years from the construction of the pyramids to Ancient Egypt’s decline and illuminates the true brilliance of one of the greatest civilizations in the history of humankind.

Charlotte Booth teaches Egyptology at Birkbeck College in London, UK. She has written numerous articles, and her published books include Ancient Egypt for Dummies (Wiley 2007) and The Boy Behind the Mask (Oneworld).

"A very useful collection of short essays...the book is an intriguing read and gathers together some very useful information." Minerva - The International Review of Ancient Art & Archaeology

“Charlotte Booth's approach throughout the whole book is invariably cool-headed, logical, and rational.” Dylan Bickerstaffe, lecturer and author of The Strange Death of Unknown Man E and The Mummy in the Nile

“Booth takes the ‘tabloid’ myths about Ancient Egypt and shows that the truth behind them is much more interesting.” Alison Woollard, founder of the Essex Egyptology Group