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How many coffins was Tutankhamen's mummy placed in?
King Tutankhaten had 4 coffins. They were all made of wood, which was then heavily decorated on the outside with both paint and gold leaf. One of Tut's coffins was made partly of gold. That was the coffin that they put Tut in when he died. The head of that coffin was made of pure gold decorated with stones and colored glass.
How many wives can a pharaoh have?
As many as their hearts desired. Remember... Pharaoh's made the rules.
How were coffins made?
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Who made Egyptian coffins?
The Egyptians.
What different materials can coffins be made of?
Caskets are generally made of two types of material, wood and metal.
What are coffins made of?
Coffins can be made of various materials. In the US, most coffins are made of metal (mainly of steel). Currently about a quarter of the caskets is made of wood (softwood or hardwood) or of wood products (particle boards etc.). A very small percentage is made of other materials like fiberglass or cardboard.
What was the object held in the pharaohs right hand?
In many depictions he is shown holding a crook and flail, ancient symbols of the pharaoh's power to both protect and punish.
What kinds of coffins were made for mummies?
It depends on the status of the person in life, but royals, such as pharaohs and queens would have sarcophagus (Egyptian coffins) made of valuable minerals like gold and various types of marbles. It was not uncommon for royals to have coffins en crested with jewels.
How was sarcophagus used by Egyptians?
They put the mummified dead into a coffin made of wood (sometimes into several coffins), which were richly decorated, and the coffin (or coffins) was put into a sarcophagus which was made of stone.
When did coffins become invented?
The ancient Egyptians were the first to use coffins in burying their dead. Their coffins were called sarcophagi and were made of stone.
Abraham's children what did Pharaoh made them into?
Abraham's descendants were made slaves by Pharaoh.
How was the burial of rich and poor Egyptians different?
Only the pharaoh and nobles could afford to be made into mummies and have a proper burial, lower class were put in coffins and thrown into the desert. (The sand preserves the bodies naturally).
