The discovery of 52 Ptolemaic-era mummies, with 13 having gold tongues, sheds new light on ancient burial practices aimed at securing favorable afterlife judgment.
This excavation revealed that gold tongues and nails were intended to enhance the deceased's speech and gestures towards Osiris, signaling a rich understanding of Ptolemaic beliefs.
Archaeologists unveiled communal burial practices at ancient Oxyrhynchus, with 300 mummies laid side by side, highlighting the societal aspects of death and religion in that era.
The newly unearthed wall paintings, particularly of the celestial goddess Nut and sacred boats, provide fresh insights into the religious iconography and customs of Ptolemaic Egypt.
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