Journey to Eternal Life: Ancient Egyptian Artifacts, Mummies, and Pyramids

Ancient Egyptians believed death marked the beginning of a journey to eternal life. Learn more at Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt at the National Museum of Natural History, and explore related collections from across the Smithsonian.

Amulet of Horus

Head and Bust (fragment) of a man

Taweret amulet pendant

Figure of dolphin

Head and bust of youthful Horus (fragment)

Standing figure of Sakhmet (reproduction)

Plaque depicting a king offering wine

Faience Ushabti Figures

Bronze Figurine: Horus

Wooden Painted Ushabti

Figure of Anubis

Standing figure of Anubis

Amulet

Figure Of Workman From A Tomb Group

Necklace

Fragment

Amulet

Mosaic Plaque depicting an ibis

Aegis depicting the goddess Mut

Figure of Isis and Horus

Cowrie amulet

Relief fragment with a female figure

Pitcher

Amulet of Isis with Horus-Child

Amulet in the form of a vervet monkey

Kohl container in the form of a hippopotamus

Amulet

Vessel

Statuette Of Nefertiti

Kohl flask

Lentoid Flask

Flask

Amulet: the zad crowned

Figurine

Inlay depicting a standing Horus figure

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