| Esemkhet Human Mummy | |
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| Biographical Information | |
|---|---|
| Name(s) | Esemkhet |
| Age | unknown |
| Sex | female |
| Status | Princess |
| Height | unknown |
| Source | |
| Culture | Egyptian |
| Date(s) | unknown |
| Site | unknown |
| Current Location | |
| Location | unknown |
| Catalog # | |
Esemkhet was the half sister of Maatkare Mutemhet, who was a god's wife of Amun during the 21st dynasty.
Mummification[]
Esemkhet was discovered in her tomb with her pet gazelle. It was a common Egyptian tradition to include animal mummies in prestigious burials not only to honor the role that the pet played in the deceased's life, but for various religious reasons.
In the tomb her pet gazelle had been placed in a nearby stone sarcophagus.
External Links[]
Australian Museum. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2017, from https://australianmuseum.net.au/animal-mummies-in-ancient-egypt
Egyptian Mummies. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2017, from http://www.angelfire.com/la/egyptology/mummies.htm
https://lflank.wordpress.com/2017/04/20/egypts-animal-mummies/