The ancient Egyptians believed that after death the soul would return to the body. Following judgment in the underworld, one would gain eternity in the afterlife.
The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 was a milestone in archaeology. Because it was the only pharaoh's tomb found intact. The tomb revealed an extraordinary wealth of treasures, most notably the golden mask.
Ancient Egyptian civilization is like a "mummy" of humanity, leaving behind an abundance of cultural legacy. Today, Egyptians continue to draw strength and wisdom from the splendor of the ancient past, as they write the next chapter of their civilization.