Who opens the door to the afterlife in ancient Egypt?

In ancient Egypt, it was the god Anubis who was believed to open the door to the afterlife. He was associated with mummification and the protection of the dead, guiding souls through the underworld. Anubis was often depicted as a jackal or a man with a jackal's head, symbolizing his role as a guardian of the graves and the transition to the afterlife. His presence ensured that the deceased could safely navigate the challenges of the underworld.