The Valley of the Kings and other bucket-list Egyptian destinations offer a glimpse into millennia-old majesty and artistry ...

The methods of embalming, or treating the dead body, that the ancient ... to the Afterlife. The mummy was placed in his coffin, or coffins, in the burial chamber and the entrance sealed up. Such ...

These objects were very important in the process of transformation because Ancient Egyptians believed they had magic powers. The heart was thought to be key to faring well in the afterlife and in ...

When we think of ancient Egypt, we often imagine huge pyramids, gold-laden tombs, and grand temples. But beyond the ...

A recent article published in the Journal of Egyptian ... objects are in fact a key part of the complex rituals which would ensure the transformation and regeneration of the young king in the ...

the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld. It is also possible that the staffs and vessels were used for a different ritual, in which torch-bearers guided the pharaoh to the afterlife.

or places where ancient Egyptians prepared the dead for the afterlife. Donald Trump authorizes U.S. military to take control of land on southern border Boss uses a recruiter-approved coffee cup ...

Dr Joann Fletcher visits the Turin Museum to take a look at the artefacts recovered from the tomb of Kha and Merit. Joann explains the importance of the afterlife for Ancient Egyptians.

Mummification was a sacred—and fragrant—practice for ushering ancient Egyptian elite into the afterlife ... smells directly off of archaeological objects, which holds potential for a field ...

The ancient Egyptians built massive public monuments ... the deceased's eternal soul would be able to reanimate it in the afterlife. The underground tombs were also well stocked with all the ...

The Book of the Dead” is a modern term that refers to “a set of magical spells used by Egyptians to help them get through the afterlife.” Mr Taylor said ancient Egyptians envisioned the road ...

Great news for all young Egyptologists: there’s a wonderfully educational temporary exhibition currently running in London ...