Ramses IV Mummy

Ramses IV, whose original name was Ramses Khamenheru, was the fourth pharaoh of the 20th Dynasty of Egypt, reigning during the Late Period, from 1155 BCE to 1149 BCE. He was the son of Ramses III and his wife Tiye. Ramses IV is famous for his military campaigns to the Near East, particularly Syria, where he fought against the Hittites. He also commissioned several building projects, including a temple to the god Amun at Karnak. And made significant contributions to the economies of Egypt through trade and taxation.

After his death

Ramses IV rested in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. His mummy was there in 1898 by Victor Loret, a French Egyptologist, in the tomb known as KV2. The mummy of Ramses IV was there in a damaged state. Likely due to the robbery that took place in the tomb during antiquity. Nonetheless, his face and hands were still in a well-preserved feature. And he was there wearing the traditional burial attire of pharaohs, including a gold mask over his face.

Like many other pharaohs,

Ramses IV’s body was prepared for burial according to ancient Egyptian customs. His organs were removed and placed in canopic jars. And his body was embalmed with a mixture of salt and resin. Despite the damage to his mummy, the discovery of Ramses IV’s remains provides valuable insight into the burial practices and beliefs of ancient Egyptians. His tomb and the items found within allowed archaeologists to gain a deeper understanding of the power and wealth of Egypt’s rulers during this time period.

Today

the mummy of Ramses IV rests in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Where it continues to be studied and admired by historians, archaeologists, and visitors from around the world.