Ancient Egyptian mummies were found with gold tongues meant to help them talk with the god of the underworld

Dec 8 2022 by Business Insider

 
An annotated image shows the gold tongue discovered in the Qewaisna necropolis in Egypt.

Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt/Insider

Ancient Egyptian mummies were discovered buried with gold tongues in their mouths.  It is thought this was to allow the deceased to speak with the god Osiris.  Some of the mummies were also originally coated with gold flakes.

Ancient Egyptian mummies have been discovered with golden tongues inserted in their mouths. 

Researchers believe they were meant...

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