Tutankhamen

Art and Spirituality

The pictorial art found in Tutankhamen's burial chambers introduced the world to the incredibly rich material culture, as well as the spiritual philosophy, of ancient Kernet. The sacred language on the papyri as well as on the Neb Ankh, called by the Greeks “sarcophagus,” represented the complex spiritual system of the ancient Africans. Information from the tomb confirmed all the findings that indicated that the ancient people of Kernet lived for immortality. Death was merely the end of life, but not the end of existence. Tutankhamen's tomb gave a clearer understanding of how the African artists were able to represent the quest for eternal life.

The Afterlife

Tutankhamen's tomb suggests that the philosophy of eternal life was pervasive in the Nile Valley. The story of the afterlife transcribed on his tomb suggests that death is the entrance into the afterlife. It is in the afterlife that one receives a new life and mission for the next life. His tomb also explains the religious tenets of immortality.

Christianity and Tutankhamen

Many of the words and verses of the Bible come to life and take on new meaning when one begins to examine the life and death of Tutankhamen. It is in his death and the discovery of the tomb that other religious beliefs gain more credibility. The detailed pictures and words describe religious beliefs that were before a mystery to religious believers. His tomb explains the meanings of the words “being born again” and to “receive life after death.”

Healing and Tutankhamen

When Tutankhamen's tomb was opened, at least 50 jars of essential oils were found in his tomb. These are the same types of oils that are today used for healing purposes in both traditional hospitals and alternative medical practices. The use of essential oils has developed into the practice of aromatherapy, which is a regenerated healing practice that came from Egyptian religious practices. These ancient practices have been incorporated into modern-day religious ceremonies, especially the use of frankincense, myrrh, and hyssop.

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