• Ancient Egypt
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    • Ideas for the classroom - Egypt
  • Glossary
    • Glossary of ancient Egyptian terms
  • Art and artisans
    • Art in ancient Egypt
    • Artisans of ancient Egypt
    • The Potter in ancient Egypt
    • The Sculptor in ancient Egypt
    • The Scribe and Hieroglyphs
    • The Painter in ancient Egypt
    • The Jeweller in ancient Egypt
  • Religion and the gods
    • Religion and gods in ancient Egypt
  • Timeline
    • Ancient Egyptian Timeline
  • Hieroglyphs
    • Egyptian Hieroglyphs
  • Preparation for death
    • Preparation for death in ancient Egypt
  • Mummification
    • The origins of mummification in ancient Egypt
    • How were ancient Egyptians mummified?
    • Animal mummies in ancient Egypt
  • Tombs and burial
    • Tombs in ancient Egypt
    • Funerals in ancient Egypt
  • Life after death
    • The underworld and the afterlife in ancient Egypt
    • Funerary texts in ancient Egypt
    • Mantaining a connection with the dead in ancient Egypt
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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 in coffin

Ancient Egyptian model funerary boat

Ancient Egyptian painted coffin

Ancient Egyptian mummified ibis

Ancient Egyptian mummy head - side view

Ancient Egyptian mummified human foot

Ancient Egyptian mummified human hand

Ancient Egyptian mummy having a CT scan

Ancient Egyptian mummy bandage

Ancient Egyptian mummy net with amulet

Ancient Egyptian funerary cone