The recently studied undisturbed mummy of a teenage boy of high socioeconomic status is a showcase of ancient Egyptian beliefs about life after death.
The body of the boy, who died of natural causes between the ages of 14 to 15 years old, was equipped with 49 amulets of 21 different types, many of which were made of gold and had been carefully placed on or inside the body.Among the Ptolemaic period amulets, there was a golden heart scarab placed inside the thoracic cavity, a golden tongue inside the mouth, a two-finger amulet next to the boy’s uncircumcised penis, sandals and a fern garland with ritual significance.
According to Saleem, the amulets are a testament to a wide range of Egyptian beliefs. For example, a golden tongue leaf was placed inside the mouth to ensure the boy could speak in the afterlife, while a two-finger amulet was placed beside his penis to protect the embalming incision.
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