One of the most intriguing objects from the haul is the small golden statue of three Egyptian gods—Amun, Khonsu and Mut—that may have been worn as an amulet. These deities were part of a local triad ...

and Khonsu may have been worn as amulets. Despite their hierarchical society, jewelry was for everyone in ancient Egypt. The poorest farmers and the richest pharaohs were all likely adorned (or at ...

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The Eye of Horus became one of the most important symbols in Ancient Egypt. As an amulet it was thought to fight off evil, danger and disease. The symbol of the Eye of Horus – also called the ...

Each new finding, such as this collection of jewelry and amulets, allows for a more precise reconstruction of the splendor of ancient Egypt and a better understanding of its religious and cultural ...

Ancient Egyptians wanted to go to the afterlife in ... to be key to faring well in the afterlife and in some tombs heart amulets made of green stone were placed on the dead body’s chest.

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Amulet inlay: figure of Anubis Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Inlay of mummy figure with human head Freer Gallery of Art and ...

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and Khonsu may have been worn as amulets. Despite their hierarchical society, jewelry was for everyone in ancient Egypt. The poorest farmers and the richest pharaohs were all likely adorned (or at ...

At the dig site, archaeologists discovered a broken pot filled with gold jewelry, statues of gods, beads, and a brooch. Experts believe the vessel is approximately 2,600 years old, dating back to ...