This coffin of solid gold is covered with incised decorations and inscriptions inside and outside, with the names and epitaph of the deceased king and protective texts. It is inlaid with semiprecious stones and colored glass. The coffin’s shape is that of Osiris holding the sacred insignia, the heka scepter and the flail. The vulture and the uraeus, or rearing cobra, protect his forehead. The divine beard is made of gold inlaid with blue glass. Deities of Upper and Lower Egypt protect.

Inequality affected some ancient societies, but not all. Changes in farming – and the animals used in it – might have been a factor which caused it to spiral.

The ancient Egyptians believed their kings were gods. Pharaoh originally referred to the palace, but today pharaoh describes the rulers of ancient Egypt.

Was Tutankhamun murdered? Did he die from a chariot accident? Why is his tomb so unimpressive? We help solve one of the great mysteries of Ancient Egypt.

Akhenaten

Nemes headdress- cloth that covered a crown and backside of head, worn by nobles

Ever wonder how they are made and why? Let's discuss the Mystery of the Mummy.