2,500-year-old Egyptian mummification workshop found

An embalming workshop was discovered containing labeled bowls and measuring cups used in mummification. Nearby, a 30-meter burial shaft was found along with five mummies in sarcophagi. One mummy had a gilded silver mask with eyes made of calcite, obsidian, and black gemstone. Chapti figurines and alabaster vessels were also uncovered, which were used to accompany the dead into the afterlife.

What items were found in the embalming workshop that were used in the mummification process?

• Golden masks and jewelry

• Labeled bowls and measuring cups

• Stone tablets and scrolls

• Weapons and armor

What was discovered near the embalming workshop?

• A secret passageway

• An ancient library

• A 30-meter burial shaft

• A hidden treasure chest

What unique feature did one of the mummies have?

• A gilded silver mask with eyes containing calcite, obsidian, and black gemstone

• A robe made of silk and pearls

• A necklace with a large ruby pendant

• A crown made of gold and emeralds

What were Chapti figurines used for in ancient Egyptian burials?

• To represent the deceased's family

• To serve as guardians of the tomb

• To ward off evil spirits

• To accompany the dead into the afterlife

What other items were found alongside the Chapti figurines?

• Alabaster vessels

• Silk tapestries

• Bronze statues

• Ivory carvings