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What's Inside These Ancient Egyptian Jars?

A nearly 3,000-year-old canopic jar is discovered in an Egyptian tomb.

Aired 02/12/2025

NOVA

What's Inside These Ancient Egyptian Jars?

Clip: Season 52 Episode 4 | 1m 58sVideo has Closed Captions

A nearly 3,000-year-old canopic jar is discovered in an Egyptian tomb.

Hidden for nearly 3,000 years, a beautifully preserved canopic jar is discovered in Egypt. These sacred vessels, adorned with symbolic heads, played a vital role in protecting the deceased in the afterlife. Learn more about ancient Egyptian burial traditions and how they honored the dead.

Aired 02/12/2025

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