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Day 4. The Mummy. |
The Return of the Mummy. |
King Tutankhamon's room. |
Just this room was worth approx $85bn |
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These were 2 very important Mummies |
but I can't remember why...8-( |
Just one of his three burial caskets. |
How much would the others have been? |
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All made from solid gold. |
Necklaces. |
Necklaces. |
Necklaces. |
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He was only considered a minor King.. |
..and only reigned for 8 years..... |
......from the age of 10 to 18...... |
Before he was murdered by his Priests. |
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The Death Mask. |
The Egyptians had many Gods. |
The Throne. |
Mini statues...... |
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Made from solid gold! |
But too many tourists. |
All found in one tiny burial chamber. |
...were hidden everywhere in the tomb. |
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Other solid gold chairs |
And another. |
They were buried with everything..... |
....they might need in the afterlife. |
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Gold statuettes. |
More statuettes. |
There were quite a few. |
Plus one golden Chariot. |
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These were found in the Tombs. |
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At first, we thought this was the.... |
Then we thought this was. |
Mosque visited in Cairo. Impressive. |
Inside - looking up, |
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famous Rosetta Stone. Wrong. |
Wrong again. It's in London. Doh! |
Vicky & Steve lower right. |
Very big. And impressive. |
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