Black goo
Why the coffins of Pharaohs are designed with this mysterious black substance from Sudan
One significant characteristic feature of Egyptian coffins and mummy cases is a bitumen-like substance named “black goo” covering it. For many Egyptians of high standing and royals, it is customary to cement their coffins with the black goo. The priest of the temple of Amun at Karnak, Jedkhonsiu-ef-ankh, is one prominent person who had his…
