The Vatican houses over 70,000 artifacts, with 20,000 on display. The Egyptian section in the Vatican Museum features a diverse collection spanning various dynasties, showcasing aspects of ancient Egyptian life, mummification practices, and artifacts from different periods. Including an unexpected artifact related to the Virgin Mary's Immaculate Conception translated into Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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