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Canopic jars. Tomb 116. Cemetery A. Riqqeh. C. 1950-1800 BC
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Canopic jars. Tomb 116. Cemetery A. Riqqeh. C. 1950-1800 BC
Canopic jars for the deceaseds liver, lungs, stomach and intestines. Tomb 116. Cemetery A. Riqqeh, Egypt. C.1950-1800 BC. Middle Kingdom. Limestone. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark
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12th 1800 1800bc 1950 Burial Canopic Carlsberg Cemetery Container Copenhagen Deceased Denmark Dynasty Ears Egyptians Entrails False Glyptotek Guts Hieroglyph Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphical Inscribed Inscription Internal Intestines Jars Limestone Liver Lungs
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In this image, a collection of Canopic jars from Tomb 116 in Cemetery A, Riqqeh, Egypt, dating back to the Middle Kingdom period around 1950-1800 BC, are showcased at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. These jars, made of limestone, were used as funerary containers to preserve the internal organs of the deceased, specifically the liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines. The Canopic jars are named after Canopus, the ancient Egyptian god of preservation and the protector of the Nile Delta. Each jar features a distinctive design, with the head of a specific god protecting the organ it contained. For instance, the jar for the liver often bore the head of the goddess Hathor, while the jar for the stomach had the head of Imset, the god of decay and embalming. The jars are adorned with intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions and detailed carvings, reflecting the ancient Egyptians' deep reverence for their deities and their belief in the afterlife. The false faces and beards on the jars were also believed to help protect and preserve the organs during the deceased's journey to the afterlife. The Canopic jars are an essential part of ancient Egyptian burial practices, symbolizing the importance of preserving the body and ensuring the deceased's successful transition to the afterlife. This remarkable collection, now housed at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and cultural traditions of ancient Egypt.
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