Mummies Collection

Tollund man found in a nearby peat bog in the Silkeborg museum in central Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Mural showing the god Anubis leaning over mummy of Ramses II, in the Tomb of Sinjin, chief artist to Ramses II, Deir el Medina, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Mummies Dicing
The legend of prince Setna : the mummies of Setna, son of Ramses II, and Ptahneferka, son of Mernebptah, rise from their sarcophagi and dice for the magic book of Thoth

Mummies and embalming. From P Pomet A Compleat History of Drugs London 1725
536422 Mummies and embalming. From P Pomet A Compleat History of Drugs London 1725. Translation from the French by physician to Louis XIV. Copperplate engraving; (add.info.: Mummies and embalming)

MUMMY RETURNS
PARTHA BHATTACHARYYA

Peruvian Mummies, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Peruvian Mummies, 1850. Two days journey from Calama lies an old Peruvian burial-place, called Chin-Chin. The bodies are there in a semicircle, to the number of 500 or 600 - men, women

Mask of Yuya (18th Dynasty), Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Asia, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Celebes, Tana Toraja, wooden mannequin dolls on the cliff face at the rock tombs in Lemo, with traditional tongkonana houses in the foreground

Display of mummies in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Coffin of Yuya (18th Dynasty), Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Mummy in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Coffin of Thuya (18th Dynasty), Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Mummies in the Cairo Museum, Egypt, Victorian period

Mexican mummies
Royal mummies in a Mexican tomb. The methods of preservation are similar to Egyptian mummies, but here they are positioned standing. Date: circa 1910

Sicily - Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo
Black and white Victorian lantern slide of an interior view of the Capuchin Catacombs. Orignially only intended for dead friars, it laster became a status symbols to be entombed in the catacomb

Three mummies, Egypt, with a living man sitting alongside. Date: circa 1870

EGYPTIAN MUMMIES Date: BC

PERUVIAN INDIAN MUMMIES
Peruvian Indian mummies sitting round in a circle inside a stone walled tomb Date: 1873

EGYPT/ARCHAEOLOGY/MUMMIE
Mummies discovered by Denon, an orientalist attached to Napoleon's Egyptian expedition Date: circa 1799

Mummy of Ramesses II (b / w photo)
3095889 Mummy of Ramesses II (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mummy of Ramesses II. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Mummies in the Bristol Institution, c. 1834 (w / c & pencil on paper)
3900197 Mummies in the Bristol Institution, c.1834 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Prout, John Skinner (1806-76); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Unwrapping Ancient Egyptian Mummies in the Boulak Museum at Cairo (engraving)
1624578 Unwrapping Ancient Egyptian Mummies in the Boulak Museum at Cairo (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Antique merchant on the road from Luxor to Karnak (engraving)
729328 Antique merchant on the road from Luxor to Karnak (engraving) by Werner, Carl Friedrich Heinrich (1808-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mummies of priests, The bodies of priests embalmed before Aaron and his sons were appointed... (b / w photo)
2791311 Mummies of priests, The bodies of priests embalmed before Aaron and his sons were appointed... (b/w photo) by English photographer

Comic postcard, Little girl visits Egyptian exhibition Date: 20th century

Scenes in Egypt, 1820
The great ruins of the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor in south Egypt 73, raft of earthenware pitchers on the Nile 74, and women carrying water pitchers on their heads 74

An excavation in Saqqara, from a book by Auguste Mariette (1821-81
CHT214723 An excavation in Saqqara, from a book by Auguste Mariette (1821-81) published in 1893 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Mummies of Santa Fe de Guanajuato, Central Mexico
Mummies in the catacombs of the silver mining city of Santa Fe de Guanajuato, Central Mexico. They died in a cholera outbreak in 1833. Date: circa early 1930s

French Generals retiring on account of their health: - with Lepaux presiding in
2966828 French Generals retiring on account of their health:- with Lepaux presiding in the Directorial Dispensary, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Sepulchral cave with mummies of the Guanche (aboriginal Berber) people on the Canary Islands. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Egyptian mummies and coffins
Egyptian mummies: mummy in coffin 1, coffin cover 2, bird urn 3, bird urn without cover 4, mummy of an embalmed ibis 5, and plan of underground chambers in a pyramid

The mummies of Setna and Ptahneferka playing dice for the magic book of Thoth (chromolitho)
3100646 The mummies of Setna and Ptahneferka playing dice for the magic book of Thoth (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Antiquities discovered by Mr Flinders Petrie (engraving)
1595386 Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Antiquities discovered by Mr Flinders Petrie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian, Greek)

What the great find in Egypt may bring: a 3000-year old pharaoh " coming forth into the day" with the contemporary garlands which adorned his mummy

The despoiled coffins of Meryet-Amun at Deir el Bahri, 1929
A page from The Illustrated London News entitled: An Egyptian Queens tomb looted: the despoiled coffins of Meryet-Amun at Deir el Bahri. 1929

The Season in Cairo, Fair Visitors and the Mummies in the Ghizeh Museum (litho)
1051721 The Season in Cairo, Fair Visitors and the Mummies in the Ghizeh Museum (litho) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Season in Cairo)

Discoveries at Thebes, Upper Egypt, bringing the Mummies from the Rameseum (engraving)
1602894 Discoveries at Thebes, Upper Egypt, bringing the Mummies from the Rameseum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discoveries at Thebes, Upper Egypt)

Momies de chacal et de chat conservees au British Museum, a Londres (engraving)
3646036 Momies de chacal et de chat conservees au British Museum, a Londres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Egyptian mummies (coloured engraving)
997488 Egyptian mummies (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Egypt - Interior of the temple of Opet at Karnak (engraving)
729325 Egypt - Interior of the temple of Opet at Karnak (engraving) by Werner, Carl Friedrich Heinrich (1808-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mummy portrait, late 2nd century (cartonnage, paint, glass & bronze)
1071028 Mummy portrait, late 2nd century (cartonnage, paint, glass & bronze) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); 37.8x18.4x19.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Fireworks at the ceremonial opening of the dykes to flood the Nile basin 76, snake charmer performers 77
6337801 Fireworks at the ceremonial opening of the dykes to flood the Nile basin 76, snake charmer performers 77, and tourists looking at embalmed mummies in the catacombs of Egypt 78 by English

Mummy Head Cover, 1st century BC (cartonnage, gold leaf, & pigment)
2969153 Mummy Head Cover, 1st century BC (cartonnage, gold leaf, & pigment) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); 46x33.3x28 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; W

Bringing out the Mummies (engraving)
6010814 Bringing out the Mummies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing out the Mummies)

Egyptian: Tourists gaze at the mummy of King Tutan Khamen, whilst visiting the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. July 1953 D3827

Catacombs, Convento dei Cappucini, Palermo, ca. 1895. Creator: Eugenio Interguglielmi
Catacombs, Convento dei Cappucini, Palermo, ca. 1895

CROWN OF QUEEN KHNEMIT
De Morgan lifting the golden crown from the mummy of Queen Khnemit at Dahshur Date: 1896

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"Mummies: Preserved Remnants of Ancient Worlds" Step into the fascinating world of mummies, where history and mystery intertwine. From the Tollund man discovered in a nearby peat bog at the Silkeborg museum in central Jutland to the awe-inspiring mural depicting Anubis leaning over Ramses II's mummy in the Tomb of Sinjin, these ancient relics hold tales waiting to be unraveled. Intriguingly, they were not only found in Egypt but also across various cultures and continents. The Victorian period saw an influx displayed at the Cairo Museum, captivating visitors with their enigmatic allure. Meanwhile, St. Michan's Church in Dublin houses its own collection known as St. Michan's Mummies - a chilling reminder of mortality that has fascinated generations. Venturing further south, Mexican mummies offer a glimpse into pre-Columbian civilizations' burial practices and beliefs. Similarly, Sicily's Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo showcase eerie yet mesmerizing displays featuring embalmed bodies suspended from walls. The art of preserving bodies through embalming was perfected by ancient Egyptians who believed in life after death. Their elaborate rituals transformed deceased individuals into eternal beings; thus Egyptian mummies remain iconic symbols representing this civilization's rich cultural heritage. Traveling back to Peru reveals another chapter in human preservation as Peruvian Indian mummies provide insights into ancestral traditions and customs that have endured for centuries. Whether it is exploring archaeological sites or delving deep into historical archives, studying these remarkable artifacts allows us to connect with our past on a profound level. Each preserved body tells its own story - stories that transcend time and remind us how humanity has grappled with questions surrounding mortality since time immemorial. So next time you encounter an exhibit showcasing these silent witnesses from distant eras – be it Egyptian pharaohs or anonymous figures from forgotten civilizations – take a moment to appreciate the intricate tapestry of human existence they represent.