The incredible solid gold funerary mask of Tutankhamun, an icon of 18th Dynasty artistry. #history #archaeology #egypt #discovery | Ancient Civilizations and Archaeology

✨ Beauty Beyond Death – From the Egyptian Civilization Museum ✨ This stunning image shows ancient Egyptian funerary masks, which were placed over the faces of the deceased inside coffins. These masks helped preserve the identity of the dead and ensured the soul could recognize the body in the afterlife. 🪔 Beside the masks are colorfully decorated pottery vessels, used to store sacred oils, perfumes, and liquids for the journey to eternity. 🎨 The vibrant colors and symbolic patterns weren’t jus

Ancient Egyptian Masks - The Glorious Death Masks of Ancient Egypt | Egypt Cradle of civilization

The golden masks of Yuya and Thuya are beautifully crafted funerary masks made of gilded wood. They belonged to two important nobles of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, the parents of Queen Tiye. The masks were designed to protect their faces in the afterlife and show fine, detailed artistry. Their tomb (KV46) was found nearly intact in 1905 in the Valley of the Kings. #Egypt #giza #pyramids #Cairo #travel #tourist #amazing #vibes #photooftheday #photographer #museum #ancientegypt #feelings #pleasure #meet