The Forgotten Treasures of pharaoh Psusennes I

Описание: The Treasures of Pharaoh Psusennes I

The treasures of Pharaoh Psusennes I (Pasibkhanu) are among the most extraordinary discoveries of Ancient Egypt.
Although they are far less famous than the treasures of Tutankhamun, their artistic and historical value is just as remarkable.

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Who Was Psusennes I?
• King of the 21st Dynasty
• Ruled Egypt from Tanis in the Nile Delta
• Reigned around the 11th century BCE

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The Main Treasures of Psusennes I

The Golden Mask
• Made of solid gold
• Finely crafted with royal and divine features
• Symbolizes immortality and rebirth
• Now displayed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

The Silver Coffin
• The inner coffin is made of pure silver
• Silver was rarer and more valuable than gold in Ancient Egypt
• The outer sarcophagus is made of pink granite
• One of the only royal silver coffins ever discovered

Jewelry and Ornaments
• Gold necklaces, bracelets, rings, and pectorals
• Inlaid with lapis lazuli, turquoise, and carnelian
• Many pieces bear royal names and protective deities

Amulets and Religious Objects
• Protective amulets for the afterlife
• Eye of Horus, scarabs, and Osirian symbols
• Reflect strong beliefs in resurrection and divine protection

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The Importance of the Discovery
• Discovered in 1940 by French archaeologist Pierre Montet
• The tomb was found almost intact and unrobbed
• Proved that Egypt during the Third Intermediate Period was still wealthy and powerful

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Why Are These Treasures Not Widely Known?
• The discovery occurred during World War II
• Global attention was focused elsewhere, unlike the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb

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