10 kilos of gold and 3,000+ years of history.
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And no, I’m not comparing the two, one lives in Paris, and the other ruled an empire. Tutankhamun’s iconic mask now at the Grand Egyptian Museum. The facts: • Crafted around 1323 BC • Made of solid gold (~10 kg) • Inlaid with lapis lazuli, quartz & precious stones • Symbol of rebirth, protection & eternal life • One of the most famous artifacts ever discovered • Unearthed in 1922 in the Valley of the Kings Why it feels emotional: You’re not just looking at a mask you’re looking into a face that lived more than 3,000 years ago. A moment that connects you directly to ancient Egypt. 📍 Where to see it: Grand Egyptian Museum - Cairo Save this for your next Egypt 🔽 #egypt #museum #tutankhamun