THE TOMB
OF KHA

PROJECTS

The tomb of the architect Kha and his wife Merit is one of the very few examples of a tomb which was still intact when found; it also one of the most important groups of artifacts in the Egyptian Museum’s collections.

Gli Scarabei supported the restoration project – which involved various artifacts, in particular fabrics, tunics, wooden boxes and a twined bag for palm seeds – with an investment of approximately 40,000 Euros.

The tomb of Kha and Merit
The tomb of Kha and Merit
The tomb of Kha and Merit
The tomb of Kha and Merit
The tomb of Kha and Merit
The tomb of Kha and Merit
THE UNBANDAGE OF KHA AND MERIT

At the Egyptian Museum great sensation was caused by the first x-rays of the mummies of Kha and Merit, left intact after the discovery of their tombs in 1906. They revealed, indeed, the presence of a rich parure of jewelry and amulets, initiating a long story of investigation, the results of which are recounted today in this room.