Ancient lives, new discoveries
Until 19 April 2015
British Museum
Think you know mummies? Think again.
This exhibition will introduce you to eight people from ancient Egypt and Sudan whose bodies have been preserved, either naturally or by deliberate embalming. Using the latest technology, the exhibition will unlock hidden secrets to build up a picture of their lives in the Nile Valley over a remarkable 4,000 years – from prehistoric Egypt to Christian Sudan.
From a priest’s daughter to a temple singer, a middle-aged man to a young child, a temple doorkeeper to a woman with a Christian tattoo, find out how they lived and what happened to them after they died. Using interactive technology, discover new information about each mummy, from their state of health to how they were embalmed and preserved. Unravel the mysteries of mummification and gain a unique insight into these people’s lives.
Sponsored by Julius Baer.
Technology partner Samsung.
Image credits: Mummy of a priestess named Tayesmutengebtiu in a painted case, and CT scan of the same mummy. From Thebes, Egypt, 22nd Dynasty, c. 900 BC. © The Trustees of the British Museum.

*Children under 16 are admitted for free when accompanied by a paying adult, and do require a ticket. Please select the free under-16s tickets from the bottom of the pricing list when completing your ticket purchases.
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We suggest approximately 90 minutes viewing time to make the most of your visit inside the exhibition, and some queueing time should be expected.

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