Explore / Online Tours Journey into the Mummy Who was
Nesperennub? Nesperennub lived nearly three thousand years ago
in Thebes. Thebes was one of the greatest cities in ancient
Egypt and was full of temples and grand palaces. Nesperennub
himself worked as a priest in the greatest of these temples,
Karnak. He was also a fan-bearer to the King, so was an
important man. Nesperennub's wooden coffin has his face painted
on the outside. He wears a wig, and his headband and collar are
made of lotus petals. The hieroglyphs down the centre are a
prayer asking for 'life, prosperity and health' for Nesperennub.
Inside the coffin a goddess holds her arms open to protect his
body.