The Eye of Horus was a key symbol in ancient Egypt. It appeared on amulets and in tombs. Egyptians believed it offered divine ...

The discovery of artifacts near the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun may be the oldest known evidence of a ritual known as the ...

Ancient Egypt is best known for the pyramids of Giza ... The ancient Egyptians believed this allowed the person to use their senses in the afterlife. Then, the mummies were placed in a coffin ...

They loved life and wanted it to continue in the afterlife The Book of the Dead contained all the spells, tips and tricks any Ancient Egyptian could need to survive the afterlife. It started as a ...

Researchers discovered a royal tomb that is over 3,600 years old in Abydos, Egypt. The entryway of the tomb was decorated with inscriptions dedicated to Isis and Nephthys, goddesses of the afterlife.

This clip is from BBC series: Ancient Egypt - Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings. After watching the clip, students could discuss how important the idea of an afterlife was to the Ancient ...

The meaning of four objects found in King Tutankhamun's tomb may have been discovered more than a century after they were ...

While it is common to see cats in modern households, cats are among the most recently domesticated animals. Archaeological ...

These sacred vessels, adorned with symbolic heads, played a vital role in protecting the deceased in the afterlife. Learn more about ancient Egyptian burial traditions and how they honored the dead.