One of the most amazing displays in Treasured shows
items from a burial found in Qurna, Egypt, by
the archaeologist, Flinders Petrie, in 1908.
It is the most spectacular discovery from Ancient Egypt to come
to Scotland, and the only intact royal burial shown anywhere
outside Egypt. To see anything similar, you would need to visit the
Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Inside the coffin was a young woman in her late teens or early
twenties. A three-year old child, presumably her own, was buried
with her. Included in the exhibition are their coffins and just
some of the finery in which they were both dressed, along
with some other things that tell us more about who they were.
From the artefacts, it is clear that the young woman was of
exceptional status, probably a queen of the 17th Dynasty.
The fabulous gold necklace pictured above is just one of these
treasures. Made of gold or electrum, it uses the best designs and
techniques of its time.
You can find out lots more about the Qurna burial in our
highlights section.