Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a series of tombs dating from about 1,800 to 4,800 years ago, some of which contain colorful mummy masks and even the childlike statue of the god of silence, ...

Archaeologists working in Saqqara recently unearthed three funerary masks at least 1,800 years old. By Franz Lidz When it came to the dicey journey to the afterlife, the more affluent citizens of ...

Few artefacts capture the imagination quite like the gold funerary mask of Tutankhamun. Since its discovery in 1922, the ...

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IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. From NMNH Exhibit Hall "Eternal Life ...