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EXPLORE THE LAVISHLY DECORATED TOMBS
OF ANCIENT EGYPT IN CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND

JOURNEY BACK IN TIME TO AN ERA OF UNIMAGINABLE WEALTH AND MYSTICAL PRACTICES
BE THE FIRST TO SEE THIS BLOCKBUSTER ATTRACTION

02/09/2026

The goddess who could end humanity before breakfast and cure a plague by dinner. ✨🦁

Meet Sekhmet.
πŸ‘ Known as the "Eye of Ra," her breath was said to create the hot desert winds, and her rage was so intense it took a river of red b**r to stop her.

🀯 But here’s the wildest part: her priests, the Sunu, were the most skilled doctors and surgeons in the ancient world!

​Step back in time and discover the legends of Ancient Egypt.
Visit Tomb of the Pharaohs Cairns this school holidays 🏺
πŸ“Έ And why not pose for a photo with Sekhmet and our other colossal statues πŸ“Έ

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26/08/2026

πŸ¦‚ Would you trust a goddess with a scorpion on her head to help you breathe?

Meet Serket, Ancient Egypt’s powerful goddess of protection, healing and magic.✨

🫁 Her name was linked to breathing and she was associated with protecting people from venomous bites and stings.

⚰️ She also protected the dead β€” and was one of the four goddesses guarding Tutankhamun’s canopic shrine.

πŸŒ™ Serket was even associated with protecting the sun god Ra during his nightly journey through the underworld.

Discover the stories of Ancient Egypt at Tomb of the Pharaohs Cairns.

πŸ“ Right next door to Cairns Aquarium
⏰ Open daily, 10am–4pm

WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY! βœ¨β€‹Explore Ancient Egypt right here in Cairns at Tomb of the Pharaohs.β€‹πŸ‘‘ Step into history with an...
23/08/2026

WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY! ✨
​Explore Ancient Egypt right here in Cairns at Tomb of the Pharaohs.

β€‹πŸ‘‘ Step into history with an up-close look at breathtaking burial items and treasures prepared for the afterlife.

β€‹πŸ› 100% Physical & Immersive:
No screens or VR headsets required ❌️ --- experience history the old-school way.

β€‹πŸ—“ Visitor Info:
β€‹πŸŒŸ General Admission:
Daily 10am – 4pm (Last entry 3pm)
Walk-ins welcome!
β€‹πŸŒ™ Exclusive Guided Tours:
Pre-booking is required
β€‹πŸ“ Location:
122b Lake St, Cairns City
(Right next to the Cairns Aquarium 🐠)

​Open 7 days a week, including all public holidays! 🌞

See you soon. πŸ‘‹πŸΌ



Experience Egypt in Cairns Australia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

✨️ LARGE PRAM FOUND ✨️Did any parents visit Cairns Aquarium or Tomb of the Pharaohs today, or nearby, park on Lake Stree...
22/08/2026

✨️ LARGE PRAM FOUND ✨️
Did any parents visit Cairns Aquarium or Tomb of the Pharaohs today, or nearby, park on Lake Street, and forget your large pram, leaving it on the side walk next to the carpark?
➑️ If yes, contact Tomb of the Pharaohs, we brought your pram inside and put it with our lost property. Please have proof (a photo) to show the pram belongs to you.
πŸ’• And zero judgement... we completely understand the mummy brain with having young kids.

21/08/2026

Why is the Ancient Egyptian God of Wisdom associated with a bin chicken? πŸ—‘οΈπŸ”

Meet Thoth π“…€π“€­ - a lunar god, scribe to the gods, god of wisdom, magic, knowledge, science, mathematics, writing, inventor of hieroglyphics π“ŠΉπ“Œƒπ“ͺ and keeper of cosmic order.

πŸ€” Depicted as a god with the body of a man and the head of a Sacred Ibis.
But why this bird?

πŸŒ™ The curved beak of the ibis perfectly mirrored the shape of a crescent moon, linking Thoth π“…€π“€­ to his role as a celestial timekeeper.

β€‹πŸ§  Egyptians watched the ibis hunt with deliberate, exact movements, seeing it as a symbol of high intelligence and patience.

πŸ“œβœ¨ So, remember this:
Bin Chicken = Wisdom and Genius.

πŸ›πŸŽ¨ View the beautiful artwork depicting these gods for yourself, at Tomb of the Pharaohs, Cairns.
Open daily 10am-4pm. ✨️

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20/08/2026

The night sky is a goddess named Nut π“Œπ“π“‡―π“€­ πŸŒ™πŸŒ 
She didn't just live in the stars, she was the stars. 🌟✨️

When Egyptians looked up at the Milky Way, they were looking right at her body arched over the Earth from East to West. 🌌

Meet Nut π“Œπ“π“‡―π“€­
(pronounced Noot, like boot πŸ‘’)

πŸ‘‘ Nut π“Œπ“π“‡―π“€­ is the ultimate power Mum:
She was the mother of Egypt's most famous deities: Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys.

⚰️ Nut π“Œπ“π“‡―π“€­ protected the deceased:
Her star-covered body was painted or carved inside coffin lids so the dead slept under a giant, protective cosmic hug before being reborn at dawn.

πŸͺ Next time you look up at the night sky, remember you’re looking at Nut π“Œπ“π“‡―π“€­ holding up the cosmos. πŸŒ™βœ¨

πŸ“Œ learn more at Tomb of the Pharaohs Cairns.
Located right next door to Cairns Aquarium.
Open every day 10am-4pm. ✨️

17/08/2026

🐸 Not just a frog ➑️ she’s one of Ancient Egypt’s oldest goddesses.

Meet Heqet, goddess of childbirth, fertility and new life.

πŸ› Her worship dates back to around 3000 BCE, making her one of Egypt’s earliest known goddesses. 😲

But why a frog? 🐸

Frogs appeared in huge numbers after the Nile flooded, becoming a symbol of life, fertility and renewal.πŸͺ·

🐸 Heqet was shown as a frog or frog-headed woman. Pregnant women wore Heqet amulets for protection, and she was believed to breathe life into newly created bodies. ✨️

πŸ“Œ Tomb of the Pharaohs is a world-first Ancient Egypt exhibition.
Open every day 10am-4pm.
Location: Cairns Australia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

πŸ›οΈ The Journey So Far...Over the last few weeks, we have posted 8 chapters, exploring the Ancient Egyptians "Journey to ...
09/08/2026

πŸ›οΈ The Journey So Far...

Over the last few weeks, we have posted 8 chapters, exploring the Ancient Egyptians "Journey to Eternity."
π“‹΄π“ˆ–π“ƒ€π“π“­ π“‚‹ π“Ž›π“‡³π“Ž›
We've travelled through the Ancient Egyptian view of the world and eternal life 𓋹𓆖 after death.

We've met gods π“ŠΉπ“ŠΉπ“ŠΉ and goddesses π“ŠΉπ“ŠΉπ“ŠΉπ“ and learned their roles in the Egyptian beliefs.

β˜€οΈ Chapter 1: Khepri 𓆣𓂋𓇋𓁛 β€”
How does the day 𓉔𓂋𓏺𓇳 begin?

πŸ‘‘ Chapter 2: Ra 𓇳𓏺𓁛 β€”
What happens when the sun 𓇳𓏺 reaches its greatest strength?

πŸŒ… Chapter 3: Atum π“‡‹π“π“‚Ÿπ“€­ β€”
Where does the sun 𓇳𓏺 go when the day 𓉔𓂋𓏺𓇳 ends?

🌌 Chapter 4: Nut π“Œπ“π“‡―π“€­ β€”
Who protects the sun 𓇳𓏺 during the night π“ŽΌπ“‚‹π“Ž›π“„› ?

πŸŒ™ Chapter 5: The Duat 𓇼𓄿𓏏𓉐 β€”
Where does the sun 𓇳𓏺 travel in the darkness?

⭐ Chapter 6: Following the Sun 𓇳𓏺 to Eternity π“Ž›π“‡³π“Ž› β€”
If the sun 𓇳𓏺 can return, could people too?

🌾 Chapter 7: Two Dreams of Eternity π“Ž›π“‡³π“Ž› β€”
What did the Ancient Egyptians hope awaited them after death 𓅓𓏏𓏱 ?

🏺 Chapter 8: Packing for Eternity π“Ž›π“‡³π“Ž› β€”
How did they prepare for their greatest journey π“‹΄π“ˆ–π“ƒ€π“π“­ ?

Every painting, statue and tomb tells part of this incredible story, and these beliefs shaped Ancient Egypt for thousands of years.

πŸ’¬ We'd love to hear from you!

✨ Which chapter was your favourite?
πŸ€” What was the most surprising thing you learned?

πŸ›οΈ If you've been following along, come and experience these stories for yourself at Tomb of the Pharaohs Cairns.
Open every day 10am-4pm.

Chapter 8: Packing for Eternity 🏺✨If you were about to begin the greatest journey of your life π“‹Ήπ“ˆ–π“, what would you take ...
08/08/2026

Chapter 8: Packing for Eternity 🏺✨

If you were about to begin the greatest journey of your life π“‹Ήπ“ˆ–π“, what would you take with you?? πŸŽ’ πŸ›„ 🧳

πŸ› The Ancient Egyptians believed their tomb π“‡‹π“‡©π“Šƒπ“‰ was more than a resting place. It was the beginning of their Journey to the Afterlife.

They filled their tombs π“‡‹π“«π“Šƒπ“‰π“ͺ with the things they believed they would need in eternity π“Ž›π“‡³π“Ž›.
Such as; food, furniture, jewellery, statues, and sacred stories painted on the walls. πŸ–Ό 🎨

🌌 To them, these weren't just treasures.

They were carefully chosen to help them continue their journey, whether they hoped to walk through the Field of Reeds or join the eternal stars above. 🌾🌟

They believed the items inside their tomb traveled with them to the Afterlife.🧳

The aim of the game was to be granted Everlasting Life for all Eternity π“™π“‹Ήπ“†–π“Ž›π“‡³π“Ž›.

Now it's your turn to step inside their story. πŸ“–

πŸ›οΈ Visit Tomb of the Pharaohs Cairns and discover the incredible journeys the Ancient Egyptians believed would last forever.
Open 10am-4pm everyday.

πŸ€” If you were going to be young, beautiful and healthy forever in the eternal Afterlife, what would you take with you?? πŸ’¬

Thank you for reading our series and joining us as we explored the Ancient Egyptians "Journey to Eternity" π“‹΄π“ˆ–π“ƒ€π“π“­ π“‚‹ π“Ž›π“‡³π“Ž›.

The End π“ŽΌπ“‚‹π“Ž›π“‚π“›.

Chapter 7: Two Dreams of Eternity πŸŒΎβ­β˜€οΈ Just as the sun returned from the Duat 𓇼𓄿𓏏𓉐 each morning, the Ancient Egyptians h...
07/08/2026

Chapter 7: Two Dreams of Eternity 🌾⭐

β˜€οΈ Just as the sun returned from the Duat 𓇼𓄿𓏏𓉐 each morning, the Ancient Egyptians hoped their own journey π“‹΄π“ˆ–π“ƒ€π“π“­ would continue after death.

Some hoped to reach the Field of Reeds π“‡π“π“ˆ…π“‡‹π“„Ώπ“‚‹π“…±π“†°π“Š–, a peaceful place that looked like the very best parts of Egypt. πŸͺ·πŸŒΎ

They believed they could be reunited with their loved ones and enjoy an eternal, happy life. πŸ«‚πŸ’•

🌠🌟 Others hoped to join the stars 𓋴𓃀𓄿𓇼𓏦, becoming eternal spirits who lived among the gods in the afterlife 𓇼𓄿𓏏𓉐.

To the Egyptians, these ideas didn't replace each other. They were simply different ways of imagining eternity π“Ž›π“‡³π“Ž›.

Whether in green fields or among the stars, the journey continued.

πŸ€” But how do you prepare for a journey that lasts forever? 🧳

🏺 Tomorrow, we will step inside the tombs to find the answer, with our final chapter in our series "Journey To Eternity."

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