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Statues of officials, nobles, and priests are present in this exhibition to help visitors understand the complex society that existed under the pharaohs. Some of the statues here are the Statue of a noble from 2300 BC and the Cube statues of Huy made of limestone and dating back to 1300 BC.

This is the first room of the museum, and it is built around the figure of the pharaoh and the royal family. Several majestic ushabtis - which are funerary figurines can be seen in this exhibit. Some of the items present in this room are the Head of the statue of the Nectaneb I from 362 BC, the UShabti of Taharqa from 664 BC, and the statue of the pharaoh Rameses III from 1163 BC.

Collars, rings, breastplates, and amulets made of precious stones and gold that are thousands of years old can be found. According to Egyptian culture jewelry had magical powers and they are inspired by divine symbols and entities.

The ancient Egyptians perfected the art of creating stone cups and vessels. This is what allowed theme to practise the techniques that would help them create massive sculptures and architectural wonders. The storage pitcher is a great example of earthenware from 1300 BC, and is a testament to the quality of items they made.

The Egyptians also made numerous types of cosmetics and ointments to take care of their bodies. Perfumes, ointments, and paint for the eyes were also extensively used to treat freckles, wrinkles, and to prevent hair loss.

The Egyptians believed that human beings lived forever, which was why they mummified the dead. The dead had to have a tomb or home for eternity, which meant that they required sufficient items for their subsistence as well as an area of worship.

The funeral chambers had all sorts of facilities in them. The mummies were protected by sarcophagi in different shapes. Amulets of various types are also present, to ensure the well being of the deceased in the afterlife. Some of the common objects that are present with the mummies are ushabtis, canopic jars, models of events on Earth, food, and representation of divine figures.

A chapel is present for rituals and other procedures. Some of the items found here include false door steles, offering tables, replacement statues, and wall representations of various types.

Worship in temples was very common in ancient Egypt. The various areas of a temple are supposed to parallel the process of creation and the universe. Starting from the small wooden sanctuary, the spaces become bigger and better illuminated - the avant-chamber, the hypostyle, and finally the patio, until one reaches the exterior of the temple, where two massive pile-ons are present.

Hundreds of gods were worshiped by the ancient Egyptians under the rule of the pharaohs. The Gods of Egypt exhibition aims to present the various gods and divinities that were believed to be the reincarnation of god. Some of the objects that you will see in thai room are the Bronze and Gold Figure of the goddess Neit, the Statue of the goddess Tueris, and the Statue of the God Hapy.