Wooden coffin of ancient Egyptian nobleman Yuya

Wooden coffin of ancient Egyptian nobleman Yuya

Yuya was a powerful aristocrat in the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. This coffin is rectangular, with a flat top and protruding structures at both ends. The coffin is dark brown with golden inscriptions and illustrations on it. The coffin is evenly distributed with vertical golden stripes along its length. The coffin depicts the image of characters, possibly representing gods or important individuals, painted in traditional Egyptian art style with golden pigments. This coffin is currently at the Egyptian Museum.
The Second Coffin of Yuya in Ancient Egypt

The Second Coffin of Yuya in Ancient Egypt

Yuya was an important figure in the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt (15th century BC). His second coffin was found in tomb KV46 in the Valley of the Kings of Egypt and is now preserved in the Luxor Museum. The second coffin is usually an inner or outer coffin used to protect the mummy. The inner coffin (inner coffin) is a smaller coffin located inside the outer coffin, while the outer coffin is a larger and more ornate coffin. These coffins are usually made of wood and are carefully decorated and carved to show the art and religion of ancient Egypt.
The Canopus Box of Yua in Tomb KV46, Egypt

The Canopus Box of Yua in Tomb KV46, Egypt

Yua was an important figure of the New Kingdom period (15th century BC), the father-in-law of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose III (Tutmosis III) and the father of the Egyptian queen Tiye. Yua's canopus box preserves Yua's internal organs, including lungs, stomach, liver and kidneys. In ancient Egyptian burial rituals, the organs were placed in four separate canopus boxes for use in the afterlife. Yuya's Canopus box, currently in the Luxor Museum, is a valuable work of art and archaeological artifact, representing the exquisite craftsmanship and cultural traditions of the high Egyptian society of the time.