The Collection
Coffins
Coffins were wooden or stone boxes used to bury the dead. While simpler than sarcophagi, ancient coffins could still be highly decorated, often with symbols to protect the dead in their journey to the afterlife.
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Tet el Bad Stone Coffin
The Tet el Bad Stone Coffin is a significant archaeological artifact located in Palau, a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean.…
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The Coffin of Bakenmut
Deep within the confines of the British Museum lies an artifact of profound historical significance – the Coffin of Bakenmut. This exquisite…