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Egyptian Mummies – Third Intermediate Period (c. 1069–664 BCE):

During the Third Intermediate Period, Egypt was politically fragmented, with power divided between different dynasties and priesthoods. Despite this, mummification practices remained important and even became more elaborate in some aspects.

Key Features:

1. Elaborate Coffins:
Coffins became highly decorative, often featuring intricate paintings, religious texts (like spells from the Book of the Dead), and gilded masks. These helped guide and protect the deceased in the afterlife.


2. Protective Burial Practices:
Due to increased tomb robbery, priests sometimes reburied royal mummies from previous dynasties in hidden communal tombs (like the Royal Cache at Deir el-Bahari) to keep them safe.


3. Mummification Techniques:
The quality of mummification varied but often included removal of organs, use of resin, and wrapping in fine linen. Some mummies had fake eyes or painted features to make them look more lifelike.


4. Priestly Power:
The high priests of Amun, especially in Thebes, gained significant influence. Some even acted like kings and were buried with royal-style funerary goods.