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Ancient Egyptians believed in life after death. Wealthy Egyptians made careful preparations for their dead by mummifying their bodies and providing them with tombs supplied with equipment, food, clothing, ornaments, furniture, statues of gods, and workers—everything they would need in their new lives. |
This model is based in part on tombs from the New Kingdom, dating from approximately 1,539 B.C. to 1,075 B.C. The model contains a mummy case, statues, jewelry, and everyday household objects. On the walls are paintings showing the deceased person's journey to the kingdom of Osiris. |
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Make a replica of an Egyptian tomb complete with a mummy case, wall paintings, and treasures for fun or as a group project. Or choose to make just one tomb treasure or a wall painting. Each part of this Try This! is a project in itself.
Before you begin, consult books about ancient Egypt to get ideas about what tombs were like and what treasures they held. You can also take an online peek inside King Tut's tomb.
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