Egyptian archaeologists have found the tombs of two court officials, in charge of music and pyramid building, in a 4,000 year old cemetery from the reign of Pharaoh Unas. Slideshow
very cool. one of the few things i can show my wife and have her also say 'very cool'. 4300 yrs is a lot. and some parts appear to be in better shape than our 100 yr old house.
the egyptians believed that in their nextlife they would need the same material possession that they did in this life. therefore, the tombs are filled with objects, slaves, horses whatever to make that life a comfortable one. so, what happens to the one who's tomb has been robbed(excavated?) if in fact this belief happens to be true. one minute you are living the high life and the next minute poof all you otherworldly possessions are gone and you are left with nothing. so sad for the mummies.
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very cool. one of the few things i can show my wife and have her also say 'very cool'. 4300 yrs is a lot. and some parts appear to be in better shape than our 100 yr old house.
the egyptians believed that in their nextlife they would need the same material possession that they did in this life. therefore, the tombs are filled with objects, slaves, horses whatever to make that life a comfortable one. so, what happens to the one who's tomb has been robbed(excavated?) if in fact this belief happens to be true. one minute you are living the high life and the next minute poof all you otherworldly possessions are gone and you are left with nothing. so sad for the mummies.
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