So nobody went in and robbed his tomb.
Pharaohs do not step down, they rule until death.
The ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaohs became divine after death. Different pharaohs were devoted to different deities during their lifetimes, as evidenced by the temples they built.
Most dead pharaohs were placed in tombs which were then sealed. There is very little evidence that they were buried in pyramids (which is a common miss-belief).
the death mask.
Old newspapers
So that nobody could find the entrance and rob the chamber. They were sealed after the pharaoh's funeral.
Death Tunnel was created in 2005.
The duration of Death Tunnel is 1.52 hours.
They would literally seal the entrance by covering up the hole with blocks.
They sealed it. They pressurised it. They lined it. They did not need to because there was no water in the rocks.
Pharaohs do not step down, they rule until death.
It is Pharaohs baker. In the dream interpreted by Joseph. After Pharaohs birthday party.
Pharaohs and kings wore death masks.
The ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaohs became divine after death. Different pharaohs were devoted to different deities during their lifetimes, as evidenced by the temples they built.
Most dead pharaohs were placed in tombs which were then sealed. There is very little evidence that they were buried in pyramids (which is a common miss-belief).
the death mask.
Old newspapers