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Second Floor | Exhibit
Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt
Permanent
Did you know?
Mummification was practiced throughout most of early Egyptian history
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Decorated shabtis—small human figures placed in a tomb representing a person who would perform a task (such as farming) for the deceased person in the afterlife

Facial reconstructions, created by scientists working with forensic artists, that give a glimpse at what some of the human mummies on display may have looked like in life

A mummified snake with a secret inside (hint: Look at the nearby CT scan of the mummy for a clue!)
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Things To Do
- Investigate the "Mummies Unwrapped" touchscreen interactive to learn all the steps of mummification, from removing the deceased person’s organs to the final decorative touches before burial.
- Follow the journey from life to afterlife of a young woman named Tentkhonsu through the intricate paintings covering her 3,000-year-old coffin.
- Learn how mummification practices developed through centuries of trial and error in ancient Egyptian society.