The rarest exhibits
Golden mask
The golden mask is an icon of all archaeological finds in the world. It is made of pure gold, decorated with semi-precious stones and weighs more than 11 kg. It depicts the ancient Egyptian ideal of the beauty of a divine ruler, which, according to current research, Tutankhamun definitely did not correspond to.
Golden chariot
The golden chariot is evidence of how the Egyptians were able to move quickly through the desert. Its lightweight construction carried two riders – a charioteer and a warrior or hunter. Two horses were harnessed to the chariot. However, in contemporary paintings, only one rider is often depicted on the chariot, which raises many questions about whether it was possible to drive the chariot and shoot a bow at the same time. There is speculation that it was during this hunting spree that the young pharaoh was injured.
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God Anup
The jackal god guards the pharaoh's treasury full of gold jewelry. Anup is depicted as a man with a jackal's head or as a black dog similar to a jackal with prominent ears. Anup is the guardian of the underworld and weighs the hearts of the dead.
Golden box for Pharaoh's canopies
The golden box contained alabaster canopic jars. Inside these were placed other miniature golden jars in the shape of coffins, and inside these were placed Tutankhamun's internal organs. The preservation of internal organs was extremely important during mummification, as they were to serve the ruler in the afterlife.
Golden Throne
The decoration of the throne bears beautiful testimony to the loving relationship between Tutankhamun and his wife. On the back of the throne is depicted Ankhesenamun, the pharaoh's wife, rubbing him with fragrant oils. This scene is not entirely common on the official throne of a pharaoh. Ankhesenamun was the pharaoh's half-sister and her mother may have been the famous beauty of antiquity - Nefertiti.
Canopies for internal organs
Alabaster canopic jars, which contained other miniature gold jars in the shape of coffins, and contained Tutankhamun's internal organs. The preservation of internal organs was extremely important during mummification, as they were to serve the monarch in the afterlife.
Tutankhamun's coffins
Tutankhamun was laid out in three coffins. The outer coffin was made of cedar wood and richly gilded. The middle coffin was inlaid with semi-precious stones and glass, which suggested bird feathers. These symbols were supposed to provide protection during the transition to the afterlife. The inner coffin is made of pure gold, weighs 110 kg and inside it was placed Tutankhamun's mummy, cast in resin, decorated with a gold mask and many other amulets and pectorals (jewelry).
Tutankhamun's sarcophagus
Tutankhamun's sarcophagus is a large, square stone box made of rose quartz. Four goddesses at its corners protect Tutankhamun with their outstretched wings during his transition to the afterlife. Stone sarcophagi also had a practical role - their heavy lids were a great obstacle for thieves to break in. Howard Carter and his team also had to develop a special hoist with which they were able to lift the lid and open the sarcophagus without damaging it. They then used the same method to lift the coffins inside.
Tutankhamun's burial boxes
Virtually the entire space of the burial chamber was filled with four gold boxes, which were inserted one into the other and contained a quartzite sarcophagus. Between the walls of the individual boxes were placed other parts of the pharaoh's posthumous equipment - such as bows, clubs, fans and other objects. The largest box has a large gold relief with a sacred cow inside. The external decoration of all four boxes illustrates Tutankhamun's journey through the afterlife, on which he is accompanied by protective deities.
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Tutankhamun's burial chamber
The chamber in which the burial boxes with coffins were stored was richly decorated. The paintings depict Tutankhamun's burial and his subsequent reception by the gods. The painting shows the opening of the mouth ceremony performed by Tutankhamun's successor, the priest AJ, and also the reception of Tutankhamun by the green god Osiris.
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Gilded royal chests
The Egyptians did not use wardrobes or hangers. All clothing, including underwear, was therefore stored in chests. Tutankhamun's burial goods therefore included many chests full of clothing and linen for his use in the afterlife.
Tutankhamun's golden sandals
The burial goods include several pairs of sandals, some of which are gold and include gold toe covers. These sandals were only used during ceremonies during which the pharaoh was seated on the throne.
To the west
“I am the one who answers.” The ruler needs servants even in the afterlife. Moreover, in the kingdom of Osiris, servants work for him, for example, in the fields, because the god of the underworld does not tolerate idleness. Interestingly, these servants also have their own hierarchy – from ordinary servants to their superiors. The specific position is shown on the statuettes using headdresses or decorations. Several hundred such servants accompanied Tutankhamun to the afterlife.
Tutankhamun's Child's Throne
Tutankhamun ascended the throne at the age of 9, so he had a child's version of the throne prepared. It was made of ebony wood, richly decorated with ivory. This child's throne also included a footstool.
Golden statues from funerary equipment
Tutankhamun's burial goods included a large number of richly gilded statues. Some symbolized the pharaoh himself, for example, hunting hippos (analogy to Christian dragons), which represented evil, and the pharaoh thus protected his kingdom. Other statues depicted various gods who had protective and symbolic functions. For example, the woman with the lion's head is the goddess of war and destruction Sekhmet. Her weapons were the scorching desert winds and arrows that she shot into the hearts of her enemies.
Immersion exposure
The world premiere of the immersive exhibition Tutankhamun - His Tomb and Treasures will allow you to visit ancient Egypt. Forget about time and let yourself be absorbed by the fascinating rituals and turning points of Tutankhamun's reign. Travel with the Egyptian pharaoh on his journey to the second - afterlife. Augmented reality will literally draw you into the world of ancient Egyptian mysticism, sacred ceremonies and revered gods.
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