The Ancient Egyptians were fascinated with all things death, from the development of the complex process of mummification to worshipping the many Gods who represented the afterlife. Death masks were detailed and placed on the deceased, as it was believed that it would help to guide the soul of the dead back to the final resting place of the body.
It was believed that if anything ever happened to the body, then the mask would represent a safe place to reside.
They also represented an idealised portrait of the ruler ... Read even more
