When the tomb was sealed for the Theban police chief and his wife, it was just the beginning.

However, this is my favourite at Berlin’s Neues Museum.

We know it’s an embalming cache – but for who?

This is one of mine – Intef V, whose family was destined to defeat the menacing Hyksos.

Less Hollywood. More mystery. This intriguing mummy is highly unlikely to try and wreak havoc on the world, but is fascinating for another reason.

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