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Mummy of Amenhotep the First

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The king was originally buried at Dra-Abu'l Naga. During the Twenty-First Dynasty, his mummy, which was in poor condition, was moved to Deir el-Bahari.

The mummy was carefully wrapped in bandages and covered with a mask, which is still in place together with garlands of flowers.

An X-ray shows that the king apparently died in his late forties and was perhaps 1.79 meters, or about 5 feet 10 inches, tall.

The mummy's hands, although broken off, were crossed over his chest, a posture traditionally used by all of his successors.

Present location

EGYPTIAN MUSEUM [01/001] CAIRO EM

Inventory number

JE 26211

Dating

AMENHOTEP I/AMENOPHIS I/DJESERKARE

Archaeological Site

DEIR EL-BAHARI

Category

MALE MUMMY

Material

ORGANIC

Technique

GENERAL TECHNIQUE