Life Beyond the Tomb
'My name is Namenekhamun. I live in Thebes under the divine protection of our King Psam-tek. It is the morning of my precious daughter Keku's funeral. Today will be a day of sorrow and celebration.'
Follow the story of a wealthy father as he relates the final journey of his young daughter. Namenekhamun and Keku were real people who lived and died nearly 2700 years ago, in the Late Period of ancient Egypt's history. Experience how researchers have been able to piece together their story through the artefacts, writings and bodies this civilisation left behind. Step into this ancient society, where death is a doorway and life exists beyond the tomb.
Warning: some images on this site may show human remains and may be unsuitable for some visitors.
This exhibition has been co-produced by the Australian Museum and the National Museum of Antiquities, the Netherlands.
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