The Sarcophagus By: Cierra McClain

Parts of a Sarcophagus A sarcophagus has three parts.

The first part is the Outer Coffin.

The second part is the Inner Coffin.

The third and the final part of the sarcophagus is the Amulets.

Parts of a Sarcophagus

Colors There are 7 common colors for a sarcophagus. The colors are usually bright and cheerful

colors.

Like neon colors.

Colors

Symbols There are 6 common symbols you would see on a

sarcophagus.

But their over 200 different symbols.

Symbols

Size The external dimen is 6.9ft by 2.8ft.

The outer coffin is the biggest in size.

Conclusion Did you know that a sarcophagus can

weigh thousands of pounds? Well it can because Pharaohs, an Egyptian king, sarcophagus weighed over 2,000 pounds. The sarcophagus is interesting because of the design, symbols, colors, and the size. You’ve heard everything I know about a sarcophagus.

Bibliography/Work Cited My research came from: Mummies (book) https://www.wcma.williams.edu/blog/am

ulets

https://www.otagomusem.govt.nz/assets/files/mummy.pdf