Royal Mummies

King Ramses II King Ramses II - Royal Mummies He signed the first known peace treaty in history with the Hittites and was remembered as a great warrior, King Ramses II is arguably the most famous of the New Kingdom pharaohs. He recorded his Battle of Kadesh, which he fought against the Hittites, in multiple places. This pharaoh built temples almost everywhere in Egypt. The most famous of which is Abu Simbel and the Ramesseum (dedicated to his mortuary cult). His Great Royal Wife was Nefertari , for whom he built a temple near his own in Abu Simbel. Ramses II succeeded his father Seti I and enjoyed a long reign. Ruling for 67 years, he left a well-recorded legacy. His mummy was discovered in the Deir el-Bahari Cache (TT 320), west of Luxor in 1881. Prepare yourself to watch the journey of his mummy among 22 royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in The Pharaoh’s Golden Parade on April 3.

King Seti King Seti - Royal Mummies One of the most beautiful and best-preserved of the royal sepulchers is the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings , with wall decorations in vivid colors. Son of Ramses I, the founder of Dynasty 19, New Kingdom, Seti I lead a battle against the Hittites. His military activities and victories were carefully recorded at Karnak, in the temple of Amun. His mummy was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) in Deir El Bahari. It is one of the mummies being transferred in the unrivaled Pharaohs’ Golden Parade on April 3 from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.

Queen Tiye Queen Tiye - Royal Mummies Queen Tiye is the daughter of Yuya and Tjuya of the New Kingdom and the wife of Amenhotep III , one of Egypt’s most successful rulers. Her mummy was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35), in the Valley of the Kings , Luxor. Queen Tiye’s mummy will be among 22 royal mummies transferred in a royal parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. 

King Amenhotep III King Amenhotep III - Royal Mummies A colossi statue of King Amenhotep III and his wife Queen Tiye, a symbol of their strong bond and eternal power, is an iconic sight at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.  His memorial temple at Kom el-Heitan was fronted by huge statues now known as the Colossi of Memnon, Amenhotep III left behind many major monuments, including a large number of statues.  King Amenhotep III is the son of Thutmose IV , New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 His mummy was discovered in 1898 in the Tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) in the Valley of the Kings , Luxor.  Don’t miss the journey of King Amenhotep III amongst 22 royal mummies in the Pharaoh’s Golden Parade as they move from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on April 3, 2021.

King Thutmose IV King Thutmose IV - Royal Mummies Thutmose IV was the King who erected "The Dream Stela" between the paws of the Great Sphinx at Giza. "The Dream Stela", tells us the story of how, as a young prince, he fell asleep in the shade of this colossal figure while hunting in the desert nearby. The Sphinx appeared to him in his dreams and instructed him to clear away the sand that covered its body; in return, he would be made the next pharao and he was Discovered in 1898, in the tomb of Amenhotep II (KV 35) Cache in the Valley of the Kings , Luxor. The mummy of Thutmose IV will be among the 22 royal mummies transferred in a grand parade, The Pharaohs’ Golden Parade,  from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. 

Queen Hatshepsut Queen Hatshepsut Queen Hatshepsut, Daughter of King Thutmose I , the “Foremost of Noble Ladies”.  Hatshepsut’s achievements as a powerful queen and then a ruling pharaoh have made her one of the most famous figures in ancient Egypt history.   She was married to her half-brother, Thutmose II .  Hatshepsut became Egypt’s regent, a monarch in all but name. For several years, she ruled the country on behalf of her stepson.  In ancient Egypt, a woman could not become pharaoh, Hatshepsut, as the daughter of one pharaoh and the wife of another, claimed the purest of royal bloodlines and soon declared herself pharaoh. Her mummy was discovered in 1903 in tomb number KV 60 in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.  Don’t miss the journey of the 22 royal mummies in the Pharaohs' Golden Parade on April 3, 2021.

King Thutmose III King Thutmose III Too young to rule after the death of his father, Thutmose III began his reign as monarch in name only. His stepmother, Hatshepsut , served as his regent for several years, and then declared herself pharaoh. For the next two decades, the young monarch grew into what would become his eventual role as one of the warrior pharaohs of the New Kingdom. After her death, he launched a series of military campaigns that solidified Egypt’s position as one of the region’s superpowers. His battle at Megiddo is considered a model of military strategy. Discovered in the Deir el-Bahari Cache (TT 320), west of Luxor in 1881, the Mummy of the king will be transferred with the royal mummies in The Pharaohs’ Golden Parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of the Egyptian Civilization on April 3

King Amenhotep II King Amenhotep II King Amenhotep II was remembered as a great sportsman. The tallest of his bloodline, this king boasted of his athletic prowess, often representing himself performing feats of strength and skill. He had a reputation as an excellent charioteer and displayed considerable skill with the bow and arrow. King Amenhotep II is the son of King Thutmose III of the Dynasty 18, New Kingdom. He fought campaigns securing wealth and power for Egypt.  His mummy was discovered in 1898 in his tomb (KV 35), the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, and it is one of the 22 royal mummies being transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Watch the Pharaoh’s Golden Parade live on April 3, 2021

King Thutmose II King Thutmose II King Thutmose II is the son of King Thutmose I , Dynasty 18, New Kingdom. His reign was secured through his marriage to his half-sister, Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmose I’s. His son, Thutmose III, succeeded him on the throne. His mummy was discovered in Al-Deir El-Bahari Cache (TT 320) west of Luxor in 1881. Studies show that the king died at approximately the age of 30. This royal mummy will be transported in a magnificent parade, The Pharaohs’ Golden Parade, on April 3 from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.

King Thutmose I King Thutmose I One of the 22 royal mummies being transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is that of King Thutmose I, Dynasty 18, New Kingdom. Thutmose I became king after Amenhotep I died without an heir. He came to the throne around the age of 40. His accomplishments included substantial campaigns and the expansion of Egyptian rule in the south. His military campaigns opened new opportunities for trade, diplomacy, and economic exploitation with Egypt’s neighbors. King Thutmose, I was the father of Queen Hatshepsut.  His mummy was discovered in the Deir el-Bahari Cache (TT 320), west of Luxor in 1881. Stay tuned for the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade on April 3