Mummification Museum, Archaeological museum near Luxor Temple, Egypt
The Mummification Museum in Luxor is a specialized institution focused on ancient Egyptian preservation techniques and practices. The galleries display the tools, materials, and step-by-step procedures used to prepare bodies for the afterlife across multiple rooms.
The museum was established in 1997 when the Supreme Council of Antiquities converted a former visitor center into a specialized institution. This transformation allowed the focus to shift toward embalming practices that were central to Egyptian civilization for thousands of years.
The museum displays how ancient Egyptians preserved both people and animals like cats, fish, and crocodiles for the afterlife based on their religious beliefs. These practices shaped how we understand Egyptian civilization and remain central to the culture's spiritual identity.
The museum is located near Luxor Temple and is easy to reach while exploring the city. Visitors should plan to spend time reading the detailed information, as the exhibits contain step-by-step technical content about the preservation process.
The collection includes the mummy of Masaharta, a High Priest of Amun from the 21st Dynasty, still wrapped with original bandages and tissue. Alongside this remains, detailed illustrations from ancient papyri show the exact steps that were taken to prepare the body.
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