The ancient Egyptians believed that the deceased required specific items in the afterlife, including food, drink, clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics. They also believed that the deceased needed to be able to speak in the afterlife, which is why some mummies were buried with gold tongues.

The gold tongues were placed in the mouths of the deceased to ensure that they would be able to communicate with the gods and goddesses in the afterlife. The tongues were often made of thin sheets of gold, and they were sometimes inscribed with prayers or magical spells.

In addition to gold tongues, mummies were also sometimes buried with other gold objects, such as jewelry, amulets, and funerary masks. These objects were believed to protect the deceased and to help them on their journey to the afterlife.