Death and the afterlife
School resourceAge 7–11, 12–16, 16+
From the bread buried with mummified Egyptians to Ghanaian coffins in the shape of cameras and eagles and from the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos to early Chinese bronzes, the British Museum’s collection is rich in objects associated with death.
This teacher guide offers ideas to get you started thinking about this theme in the Museum and suggested projects for the classroom.
Image: Tombstone of a soldier's daughter Roman. From Kirkby Thore, Cumbria, UK. 2nd to 4th centuries AD.