The amulets, made from gold and semi-precious stones, ... 2,300-year-old 'golden boy' mummy was found with 49 amulets, including a gold tongue to let him speak with the gods.

When a teenage boy died 2,300 years ago in Egypt, he was mummified and adorned with 49 protective amulets and a golden mask to guide him in the afterlife. CNN values your feedback 1.

Mummified ‘golden boy’ found with 49 amulets to speed journey to afterlife The mummified body of a wealthy Egyptian teenager has been ‘digitally unwrapped’ by scientists.

The mummy was in a Ptolemaic cemetery about 500 miles south of Cairo, making the remains about 2,300 years old. The CT scans the team conducted also revealed details of the boy’s health before ...

Archaeologists discovered more than a dozen mummies older than 2,000 years with tongues made from golden amulets. Ancient Egyptians’ idea behind the golden tongues was that they would help the ...

The golden tongue amulet placed in the boy's mouth was meant to help him speak in the afterlife. An Isis Knot amulet signified that the goddess Isis would protect his body.

Mummified 'Golden Boy' found with 49 amulets Updated / Tuesday, 24 Jan 2023 08:04. Scientists 'digitally unwrapped' the mummified body of the boy.