Ra, the sun god, was the most important god in Ancient Egypt. Said to be born each morning ... As the husband of Isis and father of Horus, he plays a central role in myths symbolizing renewal ...

Despite his fame today however, King Tut’s rule was very short and he had little impact on Egyptian society ... and the god of the Sky. Like Ra, he had the head of a falcon.

MORE than a dozen Egyptian mummies embellished with gold ... an important archaeological site in Middle Egypt. Scarabs for the gods Isis, Horus and Thoth and the symbol of Djed were also found ...