ANCIENT EGYPTIAN METAL ARTIFACTS: LASTING FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGAINST CORROSION

Abstract

Metals were used to make artifacts and medical tools in ancient times. This review article focuses on the gold and silver metal artifacts of the ancient Egyptian and their protection against corrosion. There is no doubt that Egypt is an open museum because the ancient Egyptians planted the monuments everywhere in the deserts. There are many types of artifacts, such as statues, jewelries, furniture, weapons, paints, etc. They have used different types of materials to make all these monuments, such as marbles, wood, stones, metals. They have used different types of metals, such as gold, silver, iron, and copper. The museums in Egypt accommodate huge number of metals artifacts. Ancient Egyptian produced fine and gorgeous artifacts, especially rings, bracelets, and necklaces. The artifacts were created to be resistant to degradation and corrosion over a long period of time. They have used different ways of protection, such as paints, alloying, chemicals etc.