In some previous posts we have referred to the famous British museum, one of the largest in the world. Today we are going to tell you about one of its best known collections: that of ancient egyptian art, which has more than 75.000 pieces, among which we can highlight:
- The famous rosette stone, which made it possible to decipher the hieroglyphic writing of the ancient Egyptians.
- El colossal bust of Ramses II.
- La mummy collection.
Bliss egyptian collection began to be organized from the very foundation of the museum, in 1753. It has been gradually increasing since then until it became the largest of its category after the Cairo museum. This circumstance has even led many Egyptian nationalists to speak of plunder and cry out for the government of the North African country to demand the return of these archaeological treasures. The truth is that until 1913 Egyptian law allowed the export of the archaeological heritage on the condition that there is a commitment by the owner to keep the pieces in good condition, so that the possession of these treasures by the museum is totally legal.
As we mentioned, the mummy collection is one of the most visited in the museum, perhaps because of the legends that have been forged around them. Recently, the museum has delighted us by showing us the result of an exhaustive work with the latest 3D technologies, which has made it possible to decipher the secrets of the mummy of the priest Nesperennub, almost 3.000 years old. The mummy It is inside a sarcophagus that cannot be opened, as there is a risk that the body will deteriorate. This technology has allowed us to see and study all the characteristics of the mummy, as we can see in the photo, including unsuspected details.
If you travel to London and you have a few free hours, do not forget to visit this collection, which will leave you, without a doubt, highly satisfied.
Source: British Museum.