New research by Dr. Nicholas Brown at Yale University reveals the importance of seemingly humble objects found in Tutankhamun's tomb. Specifically, he highlights clay trays and wooden staffs that were previously dismissed as unimportant. Brown argues that these items are integral to the 'Osirian funerary rite', directly linked to Osiris, the Egyptian god of the underworld. This discovery adds significant depth to our understanding of Tutankhamun’s burial practices and the rituals he observed, designed to ensure his safe passage into the afterlife.
"While excavating the tomb of Tutankhamun, an enigmatic set of objects was discovered in the burial chamber. However, closer examination of the religious and archaeological context of the artefacts enables another interpretation of their function."
"The clay trays and four 3-ft-tall wooden staffs - placed about 5 feet from the head of the pharaoh's sarcophagus - initially seemed plain in comparison."
"The clay trays and staffs were a key part of the 'Osirian funerary rite' relating to Osiris, the god of the underworld, which Tutankhamun himself pioneered."
"Tutankhamun is one of the best known Ancient Egyptian pharaohs due to the fabulous treasures discovered when British archaeologist Howard Carter opened his tomb in 1922."
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