The Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy

Hornedjitef was a real person who lived in Egypt more than 2,000 years ago. His mummy was carefully prepared for the afterlife with a golden mask, expensive jewelery and amulets, and two elaborate coffins. But who was he? How do we know his name? What job did he do? Where did he live, and what was his life like in ancient Egypt thousands of years ago? Experts at the British Museum have uncovered a huge amount of evidence about Hornedjitef. They have used the most up-to-date scientific techniques, plus a lot of careful archaeological detective work. Now you can get on the case and discover Hornedjitef's secrets for yourself!

First sentence: Hornedjitef was a real man who lived over 2,000 years ago in ancient Egypt, in a city called Thebes (now the modern city of Luxor).

Year

2003

Language

English

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Editions

3

Pages

48

ISBN

9780195219890

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