SARCOFAGO REY EGIPCIO

The sarcophagi egyptians were used to place the coffins of the egyptian kings usually these changed depending on the era. The egyptian coffins are formed by two parts, first the top, the lid, and the second the lower part, where was placed the coffin. The top represents the goddess of the sky Nut, and to lower the god Geb, after this coffin was placed within the sarcophagus to which this would protect the body of the individual not only on earth but also after death. The sarcophagi of the pharaohs were changing through the story, adding details that are representative of each era or pharaoh. The coffin could be constructed of stone, gold, silver, or wood.These sarcophagi were placed in the piramidesjunto with the riches of the person inside. They were related to the embalming, mummification, pharaohs ' tombs which represented immortality in ancient Egypt.Many times, the sarcophagi have provided important information about the different eras of the egyptian history because these are in a very well protected and therefore the information recorded on them is usually retained and can be read easily