Title: The Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy
First published: 2003
Description: Hornedjitef was a real person who lived in Egypt more than 2,000 years ago. His mummy was carefully prepared for the afterlife with a golden mask, expensive jewelery and amulets, and two elaborate coffins. But who was he? How do we know his name? What job did he do? Where did he live, and what was his life like in ancient Egypt thousands of years ago?

Experts at the British Museum have uncovered a huge amount of evidence about Hornedjitef. They have used the most up-to-date scientific techniques, plus a lot of careful archaeological detective work. Now you can get on the case and discover Hornedjitef's secrets for yourself!
Subjects: Mummies, History, Juvenile literature, Civilization, Egypt, history, to 640 a.d., Ptolemaic dynasty, 305 b.c.-30 b.c.
Places: Egypt
People: Ptolemaic dynasty (305-30 B.C), Hornedjitef
Time periods: Greco-Roman period, 332 B.C.-640 A.D.