Tutankhamuns Tomb Flashcards
(21 cards)
What items were located in the Antechamber?
Items included linen, cloth, arrows, boxes, baskets, vases, jars, footstools, couches, chests, beds, shrines, and colossal statues
Unique items included 3 funeral couches or beds with hippos.
What is the Ancient Egyptian belief regarding the afterlife?
Life on earth is only part of an eternal journey; the spiritual body continues to exist in an afterlife
Entry to this world is not guaranteed without proper preparation during burial.
What role do grave goods and funerary rites play in Ancient Egyptian beliefs?
They prove existence of the belief in the afterlife
They ensure sustenance in the afterlife.
What does the lotus flower symbolize in Ancient Egyptian culture?
The continuous cycle of life, death, and renewal.
Who is depicted on the handled of the lotus chalice?
God Heh, the personification of infinity and eternity.
What does the head of Tutankhamun allow Egyptologists to deduce?
Insights into Ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs.
What is the significance of chariots in Ancient Egyptian burial practices?
They symbolize the ruler’s might and are vital for navigating the afterlife.
What do golden beds shaped like animals symbolize?
The deceased’s continued need for earthly comforts and reflect the belief in resurrection or transformation.
What does a round fronted chest indicate in Ancient Egyptian beliefs?
Possessions would be integral in the afterlife.
What do embroidered gloves symbolize in the context of the afterlife?
Continuity of identity between the deceased and the afterlife and protection within the afterlife.
Where is the burial chamber of Tutankhamun located?
Underground in the Valley of Kings.
What was the purpose of the burial chamber?
It served as the final resting place for the mummy and valuable possessions.
What was depicted on the walls of Tutankhamun’s burial chamber?
Scenes of his journey to the afterlife.
What is the significance of the mortuary chapel?
It was above ground and accessible for rites and offerings for the dead person.
What was essential for the soul (ka) to reunite with the body in the afterlife?
Mummification, including organ removal and linen wrapping.
What physical disabilities did X-rays reveal about King Tut?
A misshapen foot, severed knee, and malaria.
How did Egyptian society portray its rulers?
With idealized images to uphold values of strength, stability, and divine authority.
What was notable about Tutankhamun’s tomb compared to Ramses II’s tomb?
Tut’s tomb was smaller and less elaborate due to his sudden death.
What happened to Tutankhamun’s name after his death?
It was erased by his future successor, Horemheb.
When was Tutankhamun’s tomb discovered?
In 1922.
What do the differences in tombs highlight about Ancient Egyptian attitudes?
Contrasting attitudes toward their legacies.
