The importance of gold in Pharaonic culture

 This month marks the anniversary of the discovery of one of the major archaeological revelations in human history, the opening of the Tutankhamun tomb. The most striking element was the gold shining emitted from all chambers, which made this uncovering one of a kind. It was, as the British Egyptologist Howard Carter described: "the day of days, the most wonderful that I have ever lived through."

 “At first I could see nothing, the hot air escaping from the chamber causing the candle flame to flicker, but presently, as my eyes grew accustomed to the light, details of the room within emerged slowly from the mist, strange animals, statues, and gold – everywhere the glint of gold”, says Mr Carter. That is not only Mr Carter's impression, as the most remembered item of Tutankhamun's tomb is his iconic mask, the tomb–golden shrines, gold jewellery, and gold statues.

 In general, Pharaonic culture viewed gold highly, some thought they worshipped it. However, they sanctified the gold, the golden colour, which symbolized the colour of the sun’s rays because its colour does not change over time. Gold was associated with funeral rites and beliefs. The pharaohs had gold with them, and the gold industry was associated with the ancient Egyptians with the doctrine of immortality. The pharaohs continued to use gold as a means of expressing their attachment to their gods and kings. It was a sign of “spiritual strength.”

 In today’s Egypt, gold still holds its ancient value, revered by grandfathers. You can see the gold artefacts displayed in gold shops similar to the gold shops (souks) of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. 21k sets are displayed in the gold shop windows, alongside 21k bracelets, rings, and earrings. Women flaunt their gold jewellery on important occasions, and in everyday life. The happiness of some women has been measured by how many 21k gold bracelets she wears. Egyptians gift 18k earrings for newborn girls, and 18k gold bracelets for boys. Buying gold jewellery is a ritual in their weddings, and gold gifts are tokens of real and sincere love.

We owe the Pharaohs our attachment to gold and our fondness for it because it was one of the first civilizations to realize its imperishable value.

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