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 The shrouded figure known as a tekenu was present in ancient Egyptian funeral ceremonies.  King Tut  Egyptian mummy  Some Egyptians had model boats placed in their tombs. These boats were found in the tomb of Meketre.  After the mummification process was completed, canopic jars held the lungs, stomach, liver, and intestines of the deceased. | |||||
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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- Mysteries of Egypt: Religion
Egyptians believed that their pharaoh was actually the human embodiment of the falcon-headed god Horus. Egyptian religion evolved through nearly 4,000 years of constant change, surviving invasions and occupations by the Greeks and Romans. Explore their various gods and goddesses, the priesthood, and the afterlife, as presented by the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Mummification Ancient Egyptians believed that their physical bodies must be preserved to enable a life after death. Learn about the materials, tools, and process of mummification.Tutankhamun's Mask The most famous mask made for a mummy was King Tutankhamun's, rediscovered in 1922.
- At the Tomb of Tutankhamen
Step back in time and join the National Geographic correspondent who reported the opening of King Tut's tomb in 1922. Join him at the official opening of the tomb, which was also witnessed by the Queen of Belgium. This interactive, graphic website gives visitors the opportunity to see the same things that thousands of tourists saw when the tomb was first opened.
- Ancient Egypt
Small errors in the Egyptian calendar added up over hundreds of years, until the seasons were reversed. With a fantastic layout, beautiful graphics, and loads of information, this website enables visitors to expand their knowledge of all things ancient Egyptian. Egyptian timekeeping, the pharaoh, and the temples are just a few of the many topics explored.Gods and Goddesses From Amon to Thoth, Egyptologists have determined who the gods and goddesses were and what they represented. Click here for images of each, complete with descriptions.
- Neuroscience for Kids: Ancient "Brain"
Egyptian medical treatment for ailments ranging from a broken arm to a broken neck are found in the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, which describes 48 cases in all. The Egyptians even treated brain injuries, and were the first civilization to write a word for "brain." They thought the brain was essentially useless. however, and discarded it during the mummification process.
- Egyptian Mummies
Click here for interesting facts as well as many creative ideas for further research on mummies, the most famous artifacts of ancient Egypt. Included on this website are a timeline of the Egyptian dynasties and descriptions of the mummies buried during each period. There are even recipes for making human and chicken mummies. Mummies made of honey? Sounds yummy.
- Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Egyptian Mummies
Find out more about the process of mummification, who was mummified, the study of these preserved people today, and books on the subject at the Smithsonian Institution website. The writing is sharp, and the information comes from one of the most reliable sources on the Web.
- Mummies of Ancient Egypt
Here, find out what mummies are and how they were made. What makes this website different from others on this topic is its look into Egyptian views on the afterlife. This site explores Egyptian beliefs about what happens to the spirit, where it goes, who the gods of the afterlife are, and the chances for resurrection. Fantastic images of Egyptian art and writing help answer an important question: why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
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