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The Pharaoh’s Afterlife Journey: The 12 Gates of Duat1. What is Duat?Duat is the realm in ancient Egyptian mythology that the dead must pass through to reach the afterlife. The sun god Ra (Ra) travels through this world every night and is reborn in the east at dawn. The deceased pharaoh follows the sun god’s journey, passing through 12 gates, each guarded by gods, monsters, and trials. Only thos..

The Pharaoh's Afterlife : A Journey of Rebirth and the Soul1. Ancient Egyptian Beliefs: The Journey of the SoulIn ancient Egypt, death was not the end but the beginning of a journey. They believed that a soul was made up of five parts:Ka: The life force connected to the body. This is why mummies were preserved—to keep the Ka intact.Ba: The free-moving part of the soul, often shown as a bird, whi..