Egyptian coffin - in pictures

  • The coffin of priest Psamtik will take centre stage in the Egypt pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Egypt Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020
    The coffin of priest Psamtik will take centre stage in the Egypt pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Egypt Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020
  • It is made of coloured wood and was recently discovered in Saqqara, a village in Giza, known for its vast, ancient burial ground of Egyptian pharaohs and royals.
    It is made of coloured wood and was recently discovered in Saqqara, a village in Giza, known for its vast, ancient burial ground of Egyptian pharaohs and royals.
  • The coffin's central part is decorated with religious incantations.
    The coffin's central part is decorated with religious incantations.