Exploring the Mummy of Herakleides

What period followed the Pharaonic period in Egypt's history?

• Roman Period

• Ptolemaic Period

• Byzantine Period

• Ottoman Period

What was a significant cultural development during the Ptolemaic period?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The rise of the Byzantine Empire

• The blending of Greek and Egyptian communities

• The construction of the Great Pyramid

What style of portraiture became popular during the Greco-Roman period?

• Cubist

• Abstract

• Idealized

• Realistic and naturalistic

What material was used for the wooden panel in Herakleides' portrait?

• Cedar

• Linden

• Oak

• Pine

Which god is associated with the falcons on Herakleides' shroud?

• Thoth

• Osiris

• Ra

• Horus

What does the presence of the Eye of Horus symbolize?

• Wealth

• Love

• Protection and wellbeing

• War

What unusual feature was included in Herakleides' burial?

• A mummified cat

• A mummified Ibis

• A golden mask

• A silver crown

Which god is the Ibis associated with?

• Thoth

• Anubis

• Horus

• Osiris

What does the name 'Herakleides' suggest about his identity?

• He was a Roman soldier

• He had a multicultural identity

• He was purely Greek

• He was purely Egyptian

What does the gilding on Herakleides' shroud signify?

• His profession

• His wealth and divine association

• His age

• His family lineage