Crossed arms indicate the mummy's gender. Only males were mummified with their arms crossed. Women were mummified with their arms at their sides. Originally it was a sign of kingship. Only the Pharaoh would be buried with crossed arms. read more
Crossed arms indicate the mummy’s gender. Only males were mummified with their arms crossed. Women were mummified with their arms at their sides. Originally it was a sign of kingship. Only the Pharaoh would be buried with crossed arms. During Rome's occupation of Egypt the practice became common in lower class mummies as well. read more
It was a symbol of royalty, the royals would cross their arms holding the anck (like a cross with a loop in the top) and an object like a wand but with beads. read more