Top 10 Artifacts from Ancient Egypt That Reveal Secrets of Mummification

The Canopic Jars were used to store the organs of the deceased during mummification, each jar representing a different deity for protection.

The Anubis Mask, placed over the mummy's head, symbolized the god of embalming and the afterlife, ensuring safe passage to the underworld.

The Book of the Dead contained spells and instructions to guide the deceased through the afterlife, helping them overcome obstacles and reach paradise.

The Ushabti Figures were small servant statues placed in tombs to assist the deceased in the afterlife, performing tasks on their behalf.

The Amulets, such as the Eye of Horus or the Scarab, were worn by the deceased for protection and guidance in the journey to the afterlife.

The Sarcophagus, a stone coffin elaborately decorated with hieroglyphs and images, housed the mummified body and protected it for eternity.

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