12/14/2025
An ancient Egyptian wig, made from human hair, dating to the New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty (1550-1292 BC)...
The wig was discovered in the tomb of an Egyptian woman named Merit in Luxor, who shared the tomb with her husband Kha. It features a duplex style with tightly set curls on top and several hundred thin braids hanging below.
Beeswax and resin were used to secure the hairstyle and preserve the wig.
The wig was found in a dedicated acacia wood box, which helped maintain its excellent condition for over 3,000 years.