In the old and middle kingdoms, only a few amulets were placed with the mummies. In the New Kingdom and Third Intermediate Period the quantity increased. Some were grouped at the neck and the heart scarab placed on the chest. In the late period there was a great increase in numbers and types. They were distributed in a regular pattern. This mummy is from Haeara - 26th Dynasty 664-525BC. After the Ptolemaic Period careful positioning gave way to random scattering within the wrappings. Picture taken at the British Museum January 2007.
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28th Jan 2007 by Diane Earl
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Biology, History, Religious Education, Science
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Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+
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mummy Egyptian religion death ritual god goddess afterlife ancient Egypt amulets jewellery scarab beetle
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