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The Roxie Walker GalleriesAbout 2686 BC – AD 395
Death and the afterlife held particular significance and meaning for the ancient Egyptians. Complex funeral preparations and rites were thought to be needed to ensure the transition of the individual from earthly existence to immortality.
Mummy case and portrait of Artemidorus around AD 100-120 More information
Mummy case and portrait of Artemidorus around AD 100-120
Mummy of a cat perhaps 1st century AD More information
Mummy of a cat perhaps 1st century AD
Inner coffin of the priest Hornedjitef 3rd century BC More information
Inner coffin of the priest Hornedjitef 3rd century BC
Page from the Book of the Dead of Hunefer; Weighing the heart around 1275 BC More information
Page from the Book of the Dead of Hunefer; Weighing the heart around 1275 BC
Inner coffin of Henutmehyt around 1250 BC More information
Inner coffin of Henutmehyt around 1250 BC
Wooden statue from the tomb of Ramesses I around 1300 BC More information
Wooden statue from the tomb of Ramesses I around 1300 BC
Mummification, magic and ritual are investigated through the objects on display in Rooms 62–63. These include coffins, mummies, funerary masks, portraits and other items designed to be buried with the deceased. Modern research methods such as x-rays and CT scans are used to examine the mummification process.
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Faience shabti of Sety I
Mummy: The Inside Story
Glass cat pendant, £35.00
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