One evening, at the Griffith Institute Archive…
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Switch on the light!
OH, NO!!!
Not again! The Director will eat me alive!
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Help Mary clean up! Click on the papers on the floor, then drag them to the box!
FINISHED!
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That's better!But... what's THAT?
Inspect
That’s weird. I had never seen that door before!
Inspect
Maybe I can open it by putting those pins in the right notches…
Verify
Open the door!
HELLO??
Who are you?
I'm Mery!
Mery? Nice to meet you. I’m Mary. But what are you doing here?
I found this secret door in the palace of my King and wanted to investigate. What is this place?
Your King? So you work for "the" king? You are in the Griffith Institute, in Oxford. I’m an archivist here.
What is an “archivist”?
Let’s say I’m the guardian of History! I care for important records and documents.
Thanks to my work, people today and in the future will never forget the past!
Oh, it’s like a royal tomb then? Are you a tomb guardian?
Maybe? It’s odd that you’re asking that. I just dropped a box full of records about King Tut’s tomb!
"King Tut"?
Yeah, you know, Tutankhamun?
Wait, you knew the great Tutankhamun, True of Voice? Were you also present when he was buried? May he live forever!
What do you mean? You actually knew him, for real?
I had the honour of being the Chief Scribe for the great Tutankhamun, heqa Kemet.
Heqa what?
Ah okay. And you are a scribe? So you look after documents and stuff, just like me?
This means Ruler of Egypt.
Great! I have no idea what’s happening and how you got here, but since you are here, you can help me organise this mess!
That’s simplifying a lot… but yes.
Chapter 1
HOW MANY OF THESE OBJECTS DO YOU RECOGNISE?
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First, I have to put these files in order. They compare the objects we use in the 21st century to those that were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. Can you help me?
I know all the objects that belong to my time, and you know yours… Together, we can do it!
HELP MARY AND MERY TO FIND THE RIGHT PAIRS!
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Basket
Chair
Perfumebottle
This looks like a lion statue, but is actually a perfume bottle. It’s made of calcite, a kind of whitish stone that was quarried in a place called Hatnub in Middle Egypt . The lion is a symbol of strength and protection
This basket was woven in reed fibre and contained fruit of the dom palm, a type of date. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians considered it essential in the afterlife.
In Ancient Egypt, as in many Eastern countries, the chair was a symbol of authority and prestige. Many chairs and thrones were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb.
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Sandals
Necklace
Loincloth
The Egyptians were masters of jewelry making. Tutankhamun was buried with many different necklaces, as well as rings and bracelets. This necklace consists of beads made of resin and a dark blue stone called lapis lazuli, and they are strung on a cord with tassels.
Egyptian sandals are made of a flat sole with straps at the left and right side of the ankle. This pair of marquetry veneer sandals depicts bound African and Asiatic foreigners. The sole is made of wood and covered with a layer of leather.
This is a loincloth and it was used as underwear, wrapped around the waist and between the legs.
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Gloves
Fan
Foodboxes
Gloves in ancient Egypt were not used to keep the hands warm, as in cold countries, but were worn for protecting the hands during horse riding. They were made of linen. Tutankhamun’s gloves are small, because he ascended to the throne as a child.
This is one of the King’s fans, a handheld fan with 15 white and 15 brown ostrich feathers. The handle is made of gilded ivory and inscribed with the king’s names. Fans provided shade and a cooling breeze, and they were very important in Egypt because of the hot climate.
Those are boxes for food offerings. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians thought they needed it in the afterlife.
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Thanks for your help.
My pleasure! I’m learning a lot!
Things don’t seem to have changed that much in 4000 years!
Yes, I agree… What’s happening?
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Chapter 2
What could we still use today?
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Oh no! The power is down! I can’t see a thing.
The great sun god Ra sure goes down fast in this strange land!
I have better! I have matches!
Don’t you worry. I always carry my oil lamp with me. I love reading papyri in bed. Where is your brazier?
Use the match to light up Mery's lamp, then click the lamp to continue!
Ok, that’s a bit better. Can we continue organising the files? There’s still so much to do!
The director asked me to find objects that both you and I use in our daily lives. Can you help me?
AAAAAA
USE THE LAMP TO FIND AND CliCK ON THE 6 OBJECTS BOTH MARY AND MERY RECOGNISE!
I don't know what that is...
I don't know what that is...
Great find!
I FOUND THEM ALL!
Is it already morning?
Haha, don’t worry about that. Let’s say our lamps use a special kind of fuel. We call it electricity, and the fuel is back now!
Well, I’m glad we found all the objects even with my oil lamp. It wasn’t that difficult, was it?
No, I use most of those objects everyday as a matter of fact!
This folder has information on all the objects we identified!
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stool
Toe stalls are pieces of gold jewellery used to protect toes during mummification and burial. They could be used to replace missing digits on the deceased, as a complete body was needed for successful passage into the afterlife.
toe stalls
Calcite jar
This jar is carved in calcite, a type of translucent stone. Stone vessels in ancient Egypt were commonly employed for the storage of precious oils and cosmetics.
12 stools in total were found in King Tut’s tomb, with different shapes. This one has a simple form, with straight legs, a curved seat and vertical and diagonal bracings.
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bowl
headrest
bracelet
This is a headrest, and was used like a pillow. Its shape supports the neck while sleeping. Some people still use this kind of object today.
This gold bracelet is decorated with what the Egyptians called a “Udjat” eye, or the Eye of Horus. It was worn as a lucky charm. The Udjat Eye also stood for healing and the magic of the moon.
Simple bowls have a variety of uses. The hieroglyphs painted on this one spell one of Tutankhamun’s names: Nebkheperure, meaning “Lord of all Manifestations of Ra”.
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bread
flail and crook
The beds found in the tomb have the same shape as those found in the richer Egyptian households. The main feature of this bed is the footboard, with three panels containing a figure of Bes, patron of the home and the hearth.
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The crook and flail were attributes of the god Osiris that became symbols of pharaonic authority. The shepherd's crook represented kingship and the flail, the fertility of the land.
Several bread loaves were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. They could be made from emmer wheat or barley, while others contained fruits from the Christ’s-thorn plant.
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Chapter 3
What was this object used for?
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Oh, what’s that in the corner?
Oh, that? It’s an old roulette wheel. We used it in a party years ago. You spin it and have to answer the question you get.
I have an idea...
What about I prepare you some questions about the objects in my King’s tomb? That way you will be ready to impress your director anytime!
Oh, why not? This could be fun!
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 200 POINTS
0 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
This is a headrest, and was used like a pillow. Its shape supports the neck while sleeping. Some people still use this kind of object today.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 10 POINTS
200 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
This is Senet, a traditional Egyptian board game. It was played by two people. On the other side of the box is the board for a different game.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 150 POINTS
210 POINTS
What was this object used for?
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See answer
So... what is this?
This is a sistrum, a percussion instrument with small rings or loops of thin metal that produce a tinkling sound. In ancient Egypt they were used in dances and religious ceremonies.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 100.000 POINTS
360 POINTS
What was this object used for?
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So... what is this?
This is a loincloth and it was used as underwear, wrapped around the waist and between the legs.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 1000 POINTS
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What was this object used for?
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So... what is this?
Those are boxes for food offerings. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians thought they needed it in the afterlife.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 5 POINTS
101,360 POINTS
What was this object used for?
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So... what is this?
This is an amphora, which was used like a bottle, to store and transport liquids like wine or oil.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 10,000 POINTS
101,365 POINTS
What was this object used for?
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So... what is this?
These are throw sticks, or boomerangs, used in hunting birds like wild duck or geese. However, this kind of hunting stick did not return to the hunter after being thrown.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 100 POINTS
111,365 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
Those are oars, used to row a boat. In Egypt, boats were used on the river Nile.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 30 POINTS
111,465 POINTS
What was this object used for?
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See answer
So... what is this?
Those are trumpets, a musical instrument. They are made of silver and copper and richly decorated.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 1,000,000 POINTS
111,495 POINTS
What was this object used for?
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1,111,495 POINTS
So... what is this?
Congratulations!
These are measuring rods. They were used to measure lengths and areas of various sizes, like we do with rulers and other instruments today.
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Thanks, but I love being an archivist. I learn so much every day!
You are a fast learner, Mary! You should train to become a scribe!
I wrote down everything we talked about today so I won’t forget. Do you want to see?
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The 6 beds found in the tomb have the same shape as the beds found in the richer Egyptian households.The footboard of this bed has 3 panels containing a figure of Bes, patron of the home and the hearth. On either side of Bes there is a lion resting upon a hieroglyph that means “protection” - nights were considered a very vulnerable time.
This gold bracelet is decorated with what the Egyptians called a Udjat eye, or the Eye of Horus. Many people wore it as a lucky charm and believed it had healing powers and also protected both people who were alive and those who had passed away. The Udjat Eye also stood for healing, being made whole again, and the magic of the moon.
This basket was woven in reed fibre and contained fruit of the dom palm, a type of date. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians considered it essential in the afterlife.
This is one of several semi-circular bread loaves found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. They could be made from emmer wheat or barley, while others contained fruits from the Christ’s-thorn plant. Some of them were placed in a netlike structure made of rushes.
Simple bowls have a variety of uses. Burial rituals requiring the offering of liquids often used decorated bowls like this one. The hieroglyphs painted on it spell one of Tutankhamun’s names: Nebkheperure, meaning “Lord of all Manifestations of Ra”.
This is an amphora, which was used like a bottle, to store and transport liquids like wine or oil.
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Amphora
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This is one of the King’s fans, a handheld fan with 15 white and 15 brown ostrich feathers. The handle is made of gilded ivory and inscribed with the king’s names. Fans provided shade and a cooling breeze, and they were very important in Egypt because of the hot climate.
This jar is carved in calcite, a type of translucent stone. Stone vessels in ancient Egypt were commonly employed for the storage of precious oils and cosmetics. There were over 80 vessels buried in King Tut’s tomb, ranging from simple cups like this to elaborate vessels of animal design.
In Ancient Egypt, as in many Eastern countries, the chair was a symbol of authority and prestige. Many chairs and thrones were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. This one is one of the most elegant. It is constructed from fine-grained wood and decorated with gold foil. In the back there’s a representation of Heh, god of Eternity.
Those are boxes for food offerings. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians thought they needed it in the afterlife.
This is Senet, a traditional Egyptian board game. It was played by two people. On the other side of the box is the board for a different game.
The crook and flail were attributes of the god Osiris that became symbols of pharaonic authority. The shepherd's crook represented kingship and the flail, the fertility of the land.
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The Egyptians were masters of jewelry making. Tutankhamun was buried with many different necklaces, as well as rings and bracelets. This necklace consists of beads made of resin and a dark blue stone called lapis lazuli, and they are strung on a cord with tassels.
Gloves in ancient Egypt were not used to keep the hands warm, as in cold countries, but were worn for protecting the hands during horse riding. They were made of linen. Tutankhamun’s gloves are small, because he ascended to the throne as a child.
This is a loincloth and it was used as underwear, wrapped around the waist and between the legs.
This is a headrest, and was used like a pillow. Its shape supports the neck while sleeping. Some people still use this kind of object today.
These are measuring rods. They were used to measure lengths and areas of various sizes, like we do with rulers and other instruments today.
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Those are oars, used to row a boat. In Egypt, boats were used on the river Nile.
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This looks like a lion statue, but is actually a perfume bottle. It’s made of calcite, a kind of whitish stone that was quarried in a place called Hatnub in Middle Egypt. The lion is a symbol of strength and protection and his “crown” – the plants on his head – is actually the lid of the bottle!
This elegant triple lamp is delicately carved, incised, and polished from one block of calcite. The cup would once have contained wicks floating on oil, traces of which are preserved inside. The lotus shapes were commonly used in Egyptian art and symbolized rebirth and regeneration.
Egyptian sandals are made of a flat sole with straps at the left and right side of the ankle. This pair of marquetry veneer sandals depicts bound African and Asiatic foreigners. The sole is made of wood and covered with a layer of leather.
This is a sistrum, a percussion instrument with small rings or loops of thin metal that produce a tinkling sound. In ancient Egypt they were used in dances and religious ceremonies.
12 stools in total were found in King Tut’s tomb, with different shapes. This one has a simple form, with straight legs, a curved seat and vertical and diagonal bracings.
These are throw sticks, or boomerangs, used in hunting birds like wild duck or geese. However, this kind of hunting stick did not return to the hunter after being thrown.
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Toe stalls are pieces of gold jewellery used in Ancient Egypt to protect toes during mummification and burial. They were sometimes used in order to replace missing digits on the deceased, as it was believed that a complete body was needed for successful passage into the afterlife.
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These are trumpets, a musical instrument. They are made of silver and copper and richly decorated.
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Chapter 4
Help Mery get back home!
Click to start!
That was fun, but I must head back home now. My King will be looking for me everywhere. So many papyri to write!
I understand. But you can come back anytime now that you know the way!
It’s weird… The door is locked and I can’t open it!
Oh, no!
We have to solve this puzzle before I’m missed in the Palace!
Verify
Open the door!
It worked! Bravo!
Continue
You did it! Thanks! I hope I’ll be back soon!
You will always be welcome here!
Good bye!
Continue
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The 6 beds found in the tomb have the same shape as the beds found in the richer Egyptian households.The footboard of this bed has 3 panels containing a figure of Bes, patron of the home and the hearth. On either side of Bes there is a lion resting upon a hieroglyph that means “protection” - nights were considered a very vulnerable time.
This gold bracelet is decorated with what the Egyptians called a Udjat eye, or the Eye of Horus. Many people wore it as a lucky charm and believed it had healing powers and also protected both people who were alive and those who had passed away. The Udjat Eye also stood for healing, being made whole again, and the magic of the moon.
This basket was woven in reed fibre and contained fruit of the dom palm, a type of date. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians considered it essential in the afterlife.
This is one of several semi-circular bread loaves found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. They could be made from emmer wheat or barley, while others contained fruits from the Christ’s-thorn plant. Some of them were placed in a netlike structure made of rushes.
Simple bowls have a variety of uses. Burial rituals requiring the offering of liquids often used decorated bowls like this one. The hieroglyphs painted on it spell one of Tutankhamun’s names: Nebkheperure, meaning “Lord of all Manifestations of Ra”.
This is an amphora, which was used like a bottle, to store and transport liquids like wine or oil.
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Amphora
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Basket
Bread
This is one of the King’s fans, a handheld fan with 15 white and 15 brown ostrich feathers. The handle is made of gilded ivory and inscribed with the king’s names. Fans provided shade and a cooling breeze, and they were very important in Egypt because of the hot climate.
This jar is carved in calcite, a type of translucent stone. Stone vessels in ancient Egypt were commonly employed for the storage of precious oils and cosmetics. There were over 80 vessels buried in King Tut’s tomb, ranging from simple cups like this to elaborate vessels of animal design.
In Ancient Egypt, as in many Eastern countries, the chair was a symbol of authority and prestige. Many chairs and thrones were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. This one is one of the most elegant. It is constructed from fine-grained wood and decorated with gold foil. In the back there’s a representation of Heh, god of Eternity.
Those are boxes for food offerings. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians thought they needed it in the afterlife.
This is Senet, a traditional Egyptian board game. It was played by two people. On the other side of the box is the board for a different game.
The crook and flail were attributes of the god Osiris that became symbols of pharaonic authority. The shepherd's crook represented kingship and the flail, the fertility of the land.
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The Egyptians were masters of jewelry making. Tutankhamun was buried with many different necklaces, as well as rings and bracelets. This necklace consists of beads made of resin and a dark blue stone called lapis lazuli, and they are strung on a cord with tassels.
Gloves in ancient Egypt were not used to keep the hands warm, as in cold countries, but were worn for protecting the hands during horse riding. They were made of linen. Tutankhamun’s gloves are small, because he ascended to the throne as a child.
This is a loincloth and it was used as underwear, wrapped around the waist and between the legs.
This is a headrest, and was used like a pillow. Its shape supports the neck while sleeping. Some people still use this kind of object today.
These are measuring rods. They were used to measure lengths and areas of various sizes, like we do with rulers and other instruments today.
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Those are oars, used to row a boat. In Egypt, boats were used on the river Nile.
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Headrest
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Loincloth
Gloves
Oars
Measuring rods
This looks like a lion statue, but is actually a perfume bottle. It’s made of calcite, a kind of whitish stone that was quarried in a place called Hatnub in Middle Egypt. The lion is a symbol of strength and protection and his “crown” – the plants on his head – is actually the lid of the bottle!
This elegant triple lamp is delicately carved, incised, and polished from one block of calcite. The cup would once have contained wicks floating on oil, traces of which are preserved inside. The lotus shapes were commonly used in Egyptian art and symbolized rebirth and regeneration.
Egyptian sandals are made of a flat sole with straps at the left and right side of the ankle. This pair of marquetry veneer sandals depicts bound African and Asiatic foreigners. The sole is made of wood and covered with a layer of leather.
This is a sistrum, a percussion instrument with small rings or loops of thin metal that produce a tinkling sound. In ancient Egypt they were used in dances and religious ceremonies.
12 stools in total were found in King Tut’s tomb, with different shapes. This one has a simple form, with straight legs, a curved seat and vertical and diagonal bracings.
These are throw sticks, or boomerangs, used in hunting birds like wild duck or geese. However, this kind of hunting stick did not return to the hunter after being thrown.
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Toe stalls are pieces of gold jewellery used in Ancient Egypt to protect toes during mummification and burial. They were sometimes used in order to replace missing digits on the deceased, as it was believed that a complete body was needed for successful passage into the afterlife.
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These are trumpets, a musical instrument. They are made of silver and copper and richly decorated.
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All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
How to play this game?
Click on the cards to find the matching pairs. Each image of an object from King Tut’s tomb has to be paired with a modern equivalent. Can you find all of them?
All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
How to play this game?
Click the roulette wheel to make it spin. Then, answer the question as fast as you can! You can answer as many questions as you like! If you get a question you have already answered, just click the upper right button to spin again.
How to play this game?
Use the lamp to explore the scene. When you see an object that you recognise and that you think was also used in King Tut’s time, click on it. Be careful to not click on objects that either Mery or Mary would not know! Can you find all 6 of them?
This is the hieroglyphic script for "Open"...
Credits
The adventures of Mary and Mery at the Griffith Institute
Design and creation: Julia Vidile (juliavidile.com) Text: Julia Vidile, assisted by the Griffith Institute
- Images: The Griffith Institute; Canva; Freepik.com; Julia Vidile
- Music: Youtube Music
- Sound effects: Zapsplat.com
- Genially add-ons: scape.enepe.fr
All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
How to play this game?
Match each ancient object to its modern equivalent to open the door as fast as you can, so Mery can get back home. Just click and drag each Egyptian object to its corresponding slot on the left. Use the button "Verify" to see if your answers are correct. Can you match all 6 of them?
Full Game - Griffith Institute Learning - Daily objects
Julia Vidile
Created on December 11, 2025
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Transcript
One evening, at the Griffith Institute Archive…
Click to start!
Continue
Switch on the light!
OH, NO!!!
Not again! The Director will eat me alive!
Continue
Help Mary clean up! Click on the papers on the floor, then drag them to the box!
FINISHED!
Continue
That's better!But... what's THAT?
Inspect
That’s weird. I had never seen that door before!
Inspect
Maybe I can open it by putting those pins in the right notches…
Verify
Open the door!
HELLO??
Who are you?
I'm Mery!
Mery? Nice to meet you. I’m Mary. But what are you doing here?
I found this secret door in the palace of my King and wanted to investigate. What is this place?
Your King? So you work for "the" king? You are in the Griffith Institute, in Oxford. I’m an archivist here.
What is an “archivist”?
Let’s say I’m the guardian of History! I care for important records and documents.
Thanks to my work, people today and in the future will never forget the past!
Oh, it’s like a royal tomb then? Are you a tomb guardian?
Maybe? It’s odd that you’re asking that. I just dropped a box full of records about King Tut’s tomb!
"King Tut"?
Yeah, you know, Tutankhamun?
Wait, you knew the great Tutankhamun, True of Voice? Were you also present when he was buried? May he live forever!
What do you mean? You actually knew him, for real?
I had the honour of being the Chief Scribe for the great Tutankhamun, heqa Kemet.
Heqa what?
Ah okay. And you are a scribe? So you look after documents and stuff, just like me?
This means Ruler of Egypt.
Great! I have no idea what’s happening and how you got here, but since you are here, you can help me organise this mess!
That’s simplifying a lot… but yes.
Chapter 1
HOW MANY OF THESE OBJECTS DO YOU RECOGNISE?
Click to start!
First, I have to put these files in order. They compare the objects we use in the 21st century to those that were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. Can you help me?
I know all the objects that belong to my time, and you know yours… Together, we can do it!
HELP MARY AND MERY TO FIND THE RIGHT PAIRS!
Good job!!! Click the folder stack to learn more about the objects you identified!
Continue
Basket
Chair
Perfumebottle
This looks like a lion statue, but is actually a perfume bottle. It’s made of calcite, a kind of whitish stone that was quarried in a place called Hatnub in Middle Egypt . The lion is a symbol of strength and protection
This basket was woven in reed fibre and contained fruit of the dom palm, a type of date. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians considered it essential in the afterlife.
In Ancient Egypt, as in many Eastern countries, the chair was a symbol of authority and prestige. Many chairs and thrones were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb.
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Sandals
Necklace
Loincloth
The Egyptians were masters of jewelry making. Tutankhamun was buried with many different necklaces, as well as rings and bracelets. This necklace consists of beads made of resin and a dark blue stone called lapis lazuli, and they are strung on a cord with tassels.
Egyptian sandals are made of a flat sole with straps at the left and right side of the ankle. This pair of marquetry veneer sandals depicts bound African and Asiatic foreigners. The sole is made of wood and covered with a layer of leather.
This is a loincloth and it was used as underwear, wrapped around the waist and between the legs.
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Gloves
Fan
Foodboxes
Gloves in ancient Egypt were not used to keep the hands warm, as in cold countries, but were worn for protecting the hands during horse riding. They were made of linen. Tutankhamun’s gloves are small, because he ascended to the throne as a child.
This is one of the King’s fans, a handheld fan with 15 white and 15 brown ostrich feathers. The handle is made of gilded ivory and inscribed with the king’s names. Fans provided shade and a cooling breeze, and they were very important in Egypt because of the hot climate.
Those are boxes for food offerings. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians thought they needed it in the afterlife.
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Thanks for your help.
My pleasure! I’m learning a lot!
Things don’t seem to have changed that much in 4000 years!
Yes, I agree… What’s happening?
Continue
Chapter 2
What could we still use today?
Click to start!
Oh no! The power is down! I can’t see a thing.
The great sun god Ra sure goes down fast in this strange land!
I have better! I have matches!
Don’t you worry. I always carry my oil lamp with me. I love reading papyri in bed. Where is your brazier?
Use the match to light up Mery's lamp, then click the lamp to continue!
Ok, that’s a bit better. Can we continue organising the files? There’s still so much to do!
The director asked me to find objects that both you and I use in our daily lives. Can you help me?
AAAAAA
USE THE LAMP TO FIND AND CliCK ON THE 6 OBJECTS BOTH MARY AND MERY RECOGNISE!
I don't know what that is...
I don't know what that is...
Great find!
I FOUND THEM ALL!
Is it already morning?
Haha, don’t worry about that. Let’s say our lamps use a special kind of fuel. We call it electricity, and the fuel is back now!
Well, I’m glad we found all the objects even with my oil lamp. It wasn’t that difficult, was it?
No, I use most of those objects everyday as a matter of fact!
This folder has information on all the objects we identified!
Continue
stool
Toe stalls are pieces of gold jewellery used to protect toes during mummification and burial. They could be used to replace missing digits on the deceased, as a complete body was needed for successful passage into the afterlife.
toe stalls
Calcite jar
This jar is carved in calcite, a type of translucent stone. Stone vessels in ancient Egypt were commonly employed for the storage of precious oils and cosmetics.
12 stools in total were found in King Tut’s tomb, with different shapes. This one has a simple form, with straight legs, a curved seat and vertical and diagonal bracings.
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bowl
headrest
bracelet
This is a headrest, and was used like a pillow. Its shape supports the neck while sleeping. Some people still use this kind of object today.
This gold bracelet is decorated with what the Egyptians called a “Udjat” eye, or the Eye of Horus. It was worn as a lucky charm. The Udjat Eye also stood for healing and the magic of the moon.
Simple bowls have a variety of uses. The hieroglyphs painted on this one spell one of Tutankhamun’s names: Nebkheperure, meaning “Lord of all Manifestations of Ra”.
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bread
flail and crook
The beds found in the tomb have the same shape as those found in the richer Egyptian households. The main feature of this bed is the footboard, with three panels containing a figure of Bes, patron of the home and the hearth.
bed
The crook and flail were attributes of the god Osiris that became symbols of pharaonic authority. The shepherd's crook represented kingship and the flail, the fertility of the land.
Several bread loaves were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. They could be made from emmer wheat or barley, while others contained fruits from the Christ’s-thorn plant.
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Chapter 3
What was this object used for?
Click to start!
Oh, what’s that in the corner?
Oh, that? It’s an old roulette wheel. We used it in a party years ago. You spin it and have to answer the question you get.
I have an idea...
What about I prepare you some questions about the objects in my King’s tomb? That way you will be ready to impress your director anytime!
Oh, why not? This could be fun!
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 200 POINTS
0 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
This is a headrest, and was used like a pillow. Its shape supports the neck while sleeping. Some people still use this kind of object today.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 10 POINTS
200 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
This is Senet, a traditional Egyptian board game. It was played by two people. On the other side of the box is the board for a different game.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 150 POINTS
210 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
This is a sistrum, a percussion instrument with small rings or loops of thin metal that produce a tinkling sound. In ancient Egypt they were used in dances and religious ceremonies.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 100.000 POINTS
360 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
This is a loincloth and it was used as underwear, wrapped around the waist and between the legs.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 1000 POINTS
100,360 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
Those are boxes for food offerings. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians thought they needed it in the afterlife.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 5 POINTS
101,360 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
This is an amphora, which was used like a bottle, to store and transport liquids like wine or oil.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 10,000 POINTS
101,365 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
These are throw sticks, or boomerangs, used in hunting birds like wild duck or geese. However, this kind of hunting stick did not return to the hunter after being thrown.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 100 POINTS
111,365 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
Those are oars, used to row a boat. In Egypt, boats were used on the river Nile.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 30 POINTS
111,465 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
So... what is this?
Those are trumpets, a musical instrument. They are made of silver and copper and richly decorated.
spin again
skip
spin the wheel and let’s see what you have learned so far!
FOR 1,000,000 POINTS
111,495 POINTS
What was this object used for?
Time's up!
See answer
1,111,495 POINTS
So... what is this?
Congratulations!
These are measuring rods. They were used to measure lengths and areas of various sizes, like we do with rulers and other instruments today.
final score
Continue
Thanks, but I love being an archivist. I learn so much every day!
You are a fast learner, Mary! You should train to become a scribe!
I wrote down everything we talked about today so I won’t forget. Do you want to see?
Continue
The 6 beds found in the tomb have the same shape as the beds found in the richer Egyptian households.The footboard of this bed has 3 panels containing a figure of Bes, patron of the home and the hearth. On either side of Bes there is a lion resting upon a hieroglyph that means “protection” - nights were considered a very vulnerable time.
This gold bracelet is decorated with what the Egyptians called a Udjat eye, or the Eye of Horus. Many people wore it as a lucky charm and believed it had healing powers and also protected both people who were alive and those who had passed away. The Udjat Eye also stood for healing, being made whole again, and the magic of the moon.
This basket was woven in reed fibre and contained fruit of the dom palm, a type of date. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians considered it essential in the afterlife.
This is one of several semi-circular bread loaves found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. They could be made from emmer wheat or barley, while others contained fruits from the Christ’s-thorn plant. Some of them were placed in a netlike structure made of rushes.
Simple bowls have a variety of uses. Burial rituals requiring the offering of liquids often used decorated bowls like this one. The hieroglyphs painted on it spell one of Tutankhamun’s names: Nebkheperure, meaning “Lord of all Manifestations of Ra”.
This is an amphora, which was used like a bottle, to store and transport liquids like wine or oil.
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Amphora
Bowl
Bed
Bracelet
Basket
Bread
This is one of the King’s fans, a handheld fan with 15 white and 15 brown ostrich feathers. The handle is made of gilded ivory and inscribed with the king’s names. Fans provided shade and a cooling breeze, and they were very important in Egypt because of the hot climate.
This jar is carved in calcite, a type of translucent stone. Stone vessels in ancient Egypt were commonly employed for the storage of precious oils and cosmetics. There were over 80 vessels buried in King Tut’s tomb, ranging from simple cups like this to elaborate vessels of animal design.
In Ancient Egypt, as in many Eastern countries, the chair was a symbol of authority and prestige. Many chairs and thrones were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. This one is one of the most elegant. It is constructed from fine-grained wood and decorated with gold foil. In the back there’s a representation of Heh, god of Eternity.
Those are boxes for food offerings. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians thought they needed it in the afterlife.
This is Senet, a traditional Egyptian board game. It was played by two people. On the other side of the box is the board for a different game.
The crook and flail were attributes of the god Osiris that became symbols of pharaonic authority. The shepherd's crook represented kingship and the flail, the fertility of the land.
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Food boxes
Feather fan
Games box
Crook and flail
Chair
Calcite jar
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The Egyptians were masters of jewelry making. Tutankhamun was buried with many different necklaces, as well as rings and bracelets. This necklace consists of beads made of resin and a dark blue stone called lapis lazuli, and they are strung on a cord with tassels.
Gloves in ancient Egypt were not used to keep the hands warm, as in cold countries, but were worn for protecting the hands during horse riding. They were made of linen. Tutankhamun’s gloves are small, because he ascended to the throne as a child.
This is a loincloth and it was used as underwear, wrapped around the waist and between the legs.
This is a headrest, and was used like a pillow. Its shape supports the neck while sleeping. Some people still use this kind of object today.
These are measuring rods. They were used to measure lengths and areas of various sizes, like we do with rulers and other instruments today.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
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Those are oars, used to row a boat. In Egypt, boats were used on the river Nile.
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Title
Title
Title
Title
Title
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Headrest
Necklace
Loincloth
Gloves
Oars
Measuring rods
This looks like a lion statue, but is actually a perfume bottle. It’s made of calcite, a kind of whitish stone that was quarried in a place called Hatnub in Middle Egypt. The lion is a symbol of strength and protection and his “crown” – the plants on his head – is actually the lid of the bottle!
This elegant triple lamp is delicately carved, incised, and polished from one block of calcite. The cup would once have contained wicks floating on oil, traces of which are preserved inside. The lotus shapes were commonly used in Egyptian art and symbolized rebirth and regeneration.
Egyptian sandals are made of a flat sole with straps at the left and right side of the ankle. This pair of marquetry veneer sandals depicts bound African and Asiatic foreigners. The sole is made of wood and covered with a layer of leather.
This is a sistrum, a percussion instrument with small rings or loops of thin metal that produce a tinkling sound. In ancient Egypt they were used in dances and religious ceremonies.
12 stools in total were found in King Tut’s tomb, with different shapes. This one has a simple form, with straight legs, a curved seat and vertical and diagonal bracings.
These are throw sticks, or boomerangs, used in hunting birds like wild duck or geese. However, this kind of hunting stick did not return to the hunter after being thrown.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
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Throw sticks
Stool
Sandals
Sistrum
Perfume bottle
Oil lamp
Return to game
Toe stalls are pieces of gold jewellery used in Ancient Egypt to protect toes during mummification and burial. They were sometimes used in order to replace missing digits on the deceased, as it was believed that a complete body was needed for successful passage into the afterlife.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
These are trumpets, a musical instrument. They are made of silver and copper and richly decorated.
Title
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Trumpets
Toe stalls
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Chapter 4
Help Mery get back home!
Click to start!
That was fun, but I must head back home now. My King will be looking for me everywhere. So many papyri to write!
I understand. But you can come back anytime now that you know the way!
It’s weird… The door is locked and I can’t open it!
Oh, no!
We have to solve this puzzle before I’m missed in the Palace!
Verify
Open the door!
It worked! Bravo!
Continue
You did it! Thanks! I hope I’ll be back soon!
You will always be welcome here!
Good bye!
Continue
THE END!
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The 6 beds found in the tomb have the same shape as the beds found in the richer Egyptian households.The footboard of this bed has 3 panels containing a figure of Bes, patron of the home and the hearth. On either side of Bes there is a lion resting upon a hieroglyph that means “protection” - nights were considered a very vulnerable time.
This gold bracelet is decorated with what the Egyptians called a Udjat eye, or the Eye of Horus. Many people wore it as a lucky charm and believed it had healing powers and also protected both people who were alive and those who had passed away. The Udjat Eye also stood for healing, being made whole again, and the magic of the moon.
This basket was woven in reed fibre and contained fruit of the dom palm, a type of date. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians considered it essential in the afterlife.
This is one of several semi-circular bread loaves found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. They could be made from emmer wheat or barley, while others contained fruits from the Christ’s-thorn plant. Some of them were placed in a netlike structure made of rushes.
Simple bowls have a variety of uses. Burial rituals requiring the offering of liquids often used decorated bowls like this one. The hieroglyphs painted on it spell one of Tutankhamun’s names: Nebkheperure, meaning “Lord of all Manifestations of Ra”.
This is an amphora, which was used like a bottle, to store and transport liquids like wine or oil.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
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Amphora
Bowl
Bed
Bracelet
Basket
Bread
This is one of the King’s fans, a handheld fan with 15 white and 15 brown ostrich feathers. The handle is made of gilded ivory and inscribed with the king’s names. Fans provided shade and a cooling breeze, and they were very important in Egypt because of the hot climate.
This jar is carved in calcite, a type of translucent stone. Stone vessels in ancient Egypt were commonly employed for the storage of precious oils and cosmetics. There were over 80 vessels buried in King Tut’s tomb, ranging from simple cups like this to elaborate vessels of animal design.
In Ancient Egypt, as in many Eastern countries, the chair was a symbol of authority and prestige. Many chairs and thrones were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. This one is one of the most elegant. It is constructed from fine-grained wood and decorated with gold foil. In the back there’s a representation of Heh, god of Eternity.
Those are boxes for food offerings. Food was deposited in tombs as the ancient Egyptians thought they needed it in the afterlife.
This is Senet, a traditional Egyptian board game. It was played by two people. On the other side of the box is the board for a different game.
The crook and flail were attributes of the god Osiris that became symbols of pharaonic authority. The shepherd's crook represented kingship and the flail, the fertility of the land.
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Chair
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The Egyptians were masters of jewelry making. Tutankhamun was buried with many different necklaces, as well as rings and bracelets. This necklace consists of beads made of resin and a dark blue stone called lapis lazuli, and they are strung on a cord with tassels.
Gloves in ancient Egypt were not used to keep the hands warm, as in cold countries, but were worn for protecting the hands during horse riding. They were made of linen. Tutankhamun’s gloves are small, because he ascended to the throne as a child.
This is a loincloth and it was used as underwear, wrapped around the waist and between the legs.
This is a headrest, and was used like a pillow. Its shape supports the neck while sleeping. Some people still use this kind of object today.
These are measuring rods. They were used to measure lengths and areas of various sizes, like we do with rulers and other instruments today.
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Those are oars, used to row a boat. In Egypt, boats were used on the river Nile.
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Necklace
Loincloth
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This looks like a lion statue, but is actually a perfume bottle. It’s made of calcite, a kind of whitish stone that was quarried in a place called Hatnub in Middle Egypt. The lion is a symbol of strength and protection and his “crown” – the plants on his head – is actually the lid of the bottle!
This elegant triple lamp is delicately carved, incised, and polished from one block of calcite. The cup would once have contained wicks floating on oil, traces of which are preserved inside. The lotus shapes were commonly used in Egyptian art and symbolized rebirth and regeneration.
Egyptian sandals are made of a flat sole with straps at the left and right side of the ankle. This pair of marquetry veneer sandals depicts bound African and Asiatic foreigners. The sole is made of wood and covered with a layer of leather.
This is a sistrum, a percussion instrument with small rings or loops of thin metal that produce a tinkling sound. In ancient Egypt they were used in dances and religious ceremonies.
12 stools in total were found in King Tut’s tomb, with different shapes. This one has a simple form, with straight legs, a curved seat and vertical and diagonal bracings.
These are throw sticks, or boomerangs, used in hunting birds like wild duck or geese. However, this kind of hunting stick did not return to the hunter after being thrown.
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Toe stalls are pieces of gold jewellery used in Ancient Egypt to protect toes during mummification and burial. They were sometimes used in order to replace missing digits on the deceased, as it was believed that a complete body was needed for successful passage into the afterlife.
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These are trumpets, a musical instrument. They are made of silver and copper and richly decorated.
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All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
How to play this game?
Click on the cards to find the matching pairs. Each image of an object from King Tut’s tomb has to be paired with a modern equivalent. Can you find all of them?
All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
How to play this game?
Click the roulette wheel to make it spin. Then, answer the question as fast as you can! You can answer as many questions as you like! If you get a question you have already answered, just click the upper right button to spin again.
How to play this game?
Use the lamp to explore the scene. When you see an object that you recognise and that you think was also used in King Tut’s time, click on it. Be careful to not click on objects that either Mery or Mary would not know! Can you find all 6 of them?
This is the hieroglyphic script for "Open"...
Credits
The adventures of Mary and Mery at the Griffith Institute
Design and creation: Julia Vidile (juliavidile.com) Text: Julia Vidile, assisted by the Griffith Institute
All the objects
Those are all 26 objects Mary discovered today! Click on the objects you want to know more about. If you want to continue playing, use the button on the lower left of the screen.
How to play this game?
Match each ancient object to its modern equivalent to open the door as fast as you can, so Mery can get back home. Just click and drag each Egyptian object to its corresponding slot on the left. Use the button "Verify" to see if your answers are correct. Can you match all 6 of them?