Gold

Gold (nebu in ancient Egyptian) was a powerful symbol of divinity, immortality and royal authority in ancient Egypt. Revered as the “flesh of the gods”, it was closely associated with Ra, the sun god, ensuring the protection of the soul in the afterlife.

The Eastern Desert, rich in gold deposits, became a critical region for mining. During the 30th Dynasty, Egypt began minting its first gold coins. This marked a shift towards more formal trade, enhancing Egypt's financial influence.

Among the most significant gold artifacts is the golden mask of Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, made of solid gold and weighing 10 kilograms and now displayed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.