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Egyptian Tomb

Shepenmut's mummy case

In the Egyptian tomb you can explore the importance of the afterlife to the people of ancient Egypt; it was a second life for living. Here you can discover why ancient Egyptians mummified the dead. See objects used in the mummification process and those left with burials for the next life. This is also the resting place of the mummy of Shep en-Mut and you can see her beautiful coffin and cartonnage.