In ancient Egypt, people believed that life continued after death. They thought that if a person's body was not preserved properly, their soul would wander restlessly and could harm the living. To prevent this, Egyptians developed a process called mummification, where:

🔹 The body was preserved using special chemicals.
🔹 The stomach was cut open, and internal organs were removed.
🔹 The body was then wrapped in linen strips and stored safely.

Gold was deeply significant in ancient Egyptian beliefs:

🔸 Gold was considered divine – Egyptians believed that the flesh of gods was made of gold.
🔸 Gold did not decay, just like the gods, symbolizing immortality and eternal life.
🔸 Covering the dead with gold was thought to protect their soul and ensure a divine afterlife.

In January 2023, archaeologists discovered a 4,300-year-old mummy named Hekasheps in Saqqara, near Cairo. What made it unique?

✔️ It was wrapped in gold, making it one of the best-preserved mummies ever found.
✔️ This discovery confirmed that Egyptians believed gold helped the dead connect with gods in the afterlife.

Experts believe that many more mummies may contain gold inside them. Ancient Egyptians filled the stomachs of mummies with gold because they believed that it would help the deceased gain divine status after death.

This ritual was reserved for kings, pharaohs, and high-ranking nobles, ensuring that their journey to the afterlife was safe and prosperous.