Shabtis & Canopic Jars
Tomb Recreation - Sharm el Sheikh Museum - MuseumsCanopic Jars
During Mummification, Embalmers handled the Natron dried Organs of the deceased to be ritually placed into Canopic Jars which were guarded by the 4 sons of Horus and 4 Goddesses:
- the Liver: guarded by God Imsety and Goddess Isis; Human headed Canopic Jar
- the Lungs: guarded by God Hapi and Goddess Nephthys: Baboon headed Canopic Jar
- the Intestines: guarded by God Qubehsenuf and Goddess Selket; Falcon headed Canopic Jar
- the Stomach: guarded by God Duamutef and Goddess Neith: Jackal headed Canopic Jar