Image Gallery: Death and burial in ancient Egypt

Elaborate tombs with well preserved mummies, coffins and art give us a glimpse into the complex beliefs and customs of this ancient culture.

Ancient Egyptian mummy mask Ancient Egyptian mummy mask
Ancient Egyptian mummy in coffin Ancient Egyptian mummy in coffin
Ancient Egyptian model funerary boat Ancient Egyptian model funerary boat
Ancient Egyptian painted coffin Ancient Egyptian painted coffin
Ancient Egyptian mummified ibis Ancient Egyptian mummified ibis
Ancient Egyptian mummy head - side view Ancient Egyptian mummy head - side view
Ancient Egyptian mummified human foot Ancient Egyptian mummified human foot
Ancient Egyptian mummified human hand Ancient Egyptian mummified human hand
Ancient Egyptian mummy having a CT scan Ancient Egyptian mummy having a CT scan
Ancient Egyptian mummy bandage Ancient Egyptian mummy bandage
Ancient Egyptian mummy net with amulet Ancient Egyptian mummy net with amulet
Ancient Egyptian funerary cone Ancient Egyptian funerary cone