Marianne Stauthaner examining the closed sarcophogus.
Image: Rodney Start
Source: Museum Victoria
Ancient mummy revealed at Melbourne Museum.
Mummies: Ancient Egypt and the Afterlife is a fascinating insight into death rituals in ancient Egypt. Highlighting the journey of Keku, who lived in Thebes 2700 – 2550 years ago, her magnificently adorned mummy and its elaborately inscribed coffins form the centrepiece of the exhibition.
Objects on display within this unique exhibition include a full human mummy, mummified human heads, a mummified human hand and foot, seven animal mummies, and six different sarcophagi. Spells, amulets and ancient linen bandage collected from tombs also feature.
Public Relations staff organised a photo opportunity for media to witness the unveiling of Keku’s sarcophagus. This resulted in significant coverage including news reports on Channel 10, ABC TV and Channel 9, and articles in The Age, Herald Sun, MX, Northern Territory News, Ballarat Courier, Warrnambool Standard, Launceston Examiner and a variety of local papers.
Mummies: Ancient Egypt and the Afterlife will be on display at Melbourne Museum from 24 June 2005.