ANTH 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Evolution, Egyptology, Experimental Archaeology
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Most focus on human remains and the past. It is not just about the past, but also look forward and guide our actions. Cartouche: to define royal names (such as tut-ankh-amun) ^reigned for 10 years and died at 18 and mummified and buried with great wealth. Valley of the kings: howard carter, an egyptologist, who studied in valley of the kings. Tombs were often robbed, because of the great riches. The right chamber: big wooden shrine covered in gold. Sarcophagus: a golden coffin the form of a person. The coffin is made of wood with gold flecks on it. The false beard helps to identify who is buried. These objects also give information on egyptian religion and practices. It could go forth and interact with the family. This is why they were so careful by depicting the face of the deceased so the ba can come back.
