An ancient mummy with a tongue made of gold has been found in Taposiris Magna, Egypt. This mummy, which is about 2000 years old, is believed to have been buried with a golden tongue in the hope that they could speak to the Guardian of Hell after death. It’s a city established by Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus between 280 and 270 BCE and its name refers to “great tomb of Osiris”, which Plutarch identifies with an Egyptian temple in the city.
Researchers at the University of Santo Domingo in Taposiris Magna, Egypt, have been involved in research for about 10 years. In one of the ancient forts there, numerous mummies were found to be buried. While researching them, a tomb was discovered by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez.
When they opened it, they found a mummy with a a golden tongue. Also in this place were temples to the Egyptian God of Death, Osiris, and his wife Isis. In addition to the mummy with the golden tongue, 18 more mummies were found at the site. These have all been dated to be over 2,000 years old. The golden tongue remains intact without any damage to the mummy’s skull and other parts of the body. Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Archeology says the real tongue may have been cut out and buried with a gold tongue instead when buried. By doing so, it is hoped that the deceased will receive the power to speak with the Egyptian god Osiris. The mummy is said to have been buried in a very safe manner so as not to be easily damaged.
Previously, archaeologists found a hoard of coins decorated with the face of Cleopatra VII, suggesting the temples were in use during the queen’s reign.
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