The Ancient Egyptians believed that when a person dies, they move on into the afterlife. They would place everyday and special objects in the tomb of the departed, so that soul could continue to enjoy the "good life" after death. The Science Museum's new exhibit shows how these tomb objects tell a story not of death, but of the dynamic lives these amazing people lived. Throughout the year, the Science Museum will be receiving new artifacts from world-class universities and museums. Each of these artifacts tells its own, unique story. Check back for a link to a complete report on Ancient Egypt from the Late Period, to the Roman Period (ca. 663 BC to 395 AD)
		Mummified falcon. The falcon was thought to be the god Soker/Horace. The falcon god would come to life and guide the spirit of the departed into the afterlife. (ca. 305 BCE) CT scans are now on display thanks to Palms West Hospital in Wellington, FL.
		Fragment of wooden sarcophagus mask. During this time (ca. 305 BC to 30 AD), the very wealthy could be mummified with full ceremony.
		Mummy child courtesy of the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University, Atlanta, GA. This child lived during the Roman Period of Egypt (ca. 30 BC to 395 AD). According to scientific data collected by the Michael C. Carlos Museum and the Emory Healthcare Department of Radiology, Emory University, the child lived to approx. 5 years of age. Scientists were unable to tell if the child is male or female.
In this photo, Museum Executive Director Jim Rollings and South Florida Conservation Center Chief Conservator John Maseman, carefully move the mummy to its new home for the next year. The gloves and masks are used to protect the mummy from contamination.
		Tomb figures, Ushabti, with incised hieroglyphs. Ushabti were believed to become servants to the departed in the afterlife. These are faience figures, made out of a heated clay. (ca. 663-525 BCE)