The Mummy with Gold Jaw Hinges Deep inside an ancient tomb, archaeologists uncovered a mummy whose jaw was fitted with gold hinges. This rare ritual was not decoration—it was belief. Ancient Egyptians thought the dead needed to speak, breathe, and eat in the afterlife. Gold, the flesh of the gods, ensured the mouth would never fail. This mummy was prepared not for silence… but for eternity. | Uncovering History And Civilizations