Mummies Collection (#3)

Egypt - Mummified Cat, dedicated to Goddess Bastet. 30 BC
SGi-3920 Egypt - Mummified Cat, dedicated to Goddess Bastet. 30 BC Ardea London contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

1812 Egyptian Ibis & Cuviers evolution 1812 Egyptian Ibis & Cuviers evolution
Composite of three plates (by Balzac) from Cuviers " Ossamens Fossiles" 1812. Left - a mummy skeleton from Thebes, middle - the modern sacred ibis

Mummified Ibis & Cuviers evolution Mummified Ibis & Cuviers evolution
Mummified Ibis Head from Egypt (Ptolemaic period 305-30 B.C.) together with English translations of Cuviers " Revolutions of the Surface of the Globe"

Deir-El-Bahari, excavations near Thebes
Discoveries of mummies and sepulchral relics in Deir-El-Bahari. Excavations on the West Bank at ancient Thebes

Discovery of Royal mummies at Thebes
Tomb of King Amen-Hotep I, Eighteenth Dynasty, Thebes in Egypt. During the 1870s and 1880s Thebes was targeted by antiquity thieves, who sold rare finds to travellers

Egyptian Mummies
Two mummies, one exposed in its coffin, and the other enclosed in its coffin : also some hieroglyphs, ancient script and other antiquities

Egypt / Mummies / Mag Pittor
Mummies of a CAT and a JACKAL, housed in the British Museum, London

Capuchin Cemetery, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Nazca desert cemetery, Peru, South America

Human remains preserved over 500 years, Chauchilla cemetery, Nazca, Peru, South America

Cave mummies with unique mummification process including internal organs, Kabayan Town, The Cordillera Mountains, Benguet Province, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Crown of Queen Khnemit
De Morgan lifting the golden crown from the mummy of Queen Khnemit at Dahshur

Excavations at Gayet
M.Gayets excavations at Antinoe

Egypt / Archae / Mummies
Professor Maspero unwraps a mummy in the Boulak Museum, Cairo. See 10269803

Cailliaud and the Zodiac
Cailliaud finds zodiacal symbols on an Egyptian mummy and on its sarcophagus, showing that he had been associated with particular astrological signs

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"Mummies: Preserved Remnants of Ancient Worlds" Step into the fascinating world of mummies, where history and mystery intertwine. From the Tollund man discovered in a nearby peat bog at the Silkeborg museum in central Jutland to the awe-inspiring mural depicting Anubis leaning over Ramses II's mummy in the Tomb of Sinjin, these ancient relics hold tales waiting to be unraveled. Intriguingly, they were not only found in Egypt but also across various cultures and continents. The Victorian period saw an influx displayed at the Cairo Museum, captivating visitors with their enigmatic allure. Meanwhile, St. Michan's Church in Dublin houses its own collection known as St. Michan's Mummies - a chilling reminder of mortality that has fascinated generations. Venturing further south, Mexican mummies offer a glimpse into pre-Columbian civilizations' burial practices and beliefs. Similarly, Sicily's Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo showcase eerie yet mesmerizing displays featuring embalmed bodies suspended from walls. The art of preserving bodies through embalming was perfected by ancient Egyptians who believed in life after death. Their elaborate rituals transformed deceased individuals into eternal beings; thus Egyptian mummies remain iconic symbols representing this civilization's rich cultural heritage. Traveling back to Peru reveals another chapter in human preservation as Peruvian Indian mummies provide insights into ancestral traditions and customs that have endured for centuries. Whether it is exploring archaeological sites or delving deep into historical archives, studying these remarkable artifacts allows us to connect with our past on a profound level. Each preserved body tells its own story - stories that transcend time and remind us how humanity has grappled with questions surrounding mortality since time immemorial. So next time you encounter an exhibit showcasing these silent witnesses from distant eras – be it Egyptian pharaohs or anonymous figures from forgotten civilizations – take a moment to appreciate the intricate tapestry of human existence they represent.