Luxor Mummification Museum

An Introduction to the Mummification Museum

The Luxor Mummification Museum is a unique and intriguing place. It stands near the Nile River in the magical city of Luxor. The museum precisely represents the art of mummification in ancient Egypt. It divides this history into three periods: the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom. You can observe mummified animals and learn about many of the tools and materials used for mummification.

Key Exhibits and Artifacts

This small museum on the Nile’s banks offers a fascinating look at ancient Egyptian mummification. It displays instruments for extracting internal organs. You can also see medications for treating the body. Additionally, the museum has items needed for the mummy’s passage to the afterlife.

  • Mummies: You can see the mummy of Maseharti, a high priest and commander from the 21st Dynasty. We discovered his painted coffin at Deir el-Bahri.

  • Animals: The exhibits also include a mummified cat, a symbol of the goddess Bastet. A mummified ram, a symbol of the deity Khnum, is also on display.

  • Educational Displays: Some exhibits offer a closer look at the process. You can see a cross-section of a mummified skull, which is filled with material where the brain was removed. A fragment of a mummified toe is also present.

The Mummification Museum opened in 1997. It stands next to the magnificent Luxor Museum, which dates back to 1975. This is a completely educational organization. One of its goals is to demonstrate how ancient Egyptians said farewell to their dead. It also shows how they preserved them, preparing them for a new life.

You can get close to a plethora of precious historical artifacts. These include limestone headrests, ointment containers, ceremonial instruments, and chests. You will also see numerous mummified animals like rams, cats, ducks, crocodiles, and parts of oxen. In addition to seeing these artifacts, visitors can learn about the mummification processes ancient Egyptians used.

Luxor Mummification Museum Photo Gallery

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