2. General

Egyptian Book of the Dead

1240 BC The Papyrus of Ani Parts Translated by E.A. Wallis Budge and Allen and Faulkner. An Introduction to the Book of the Dead by Marie Parsons...

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Mummy Masks - Faces Of The Dead

Masks were a very important aspect of Ancient Egyptian burials. In common with the anthropoid coffin they provided the dead with a face in the afterlife. In addition they also enabled the spirit to recognise the body....

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Coffin Art - Birds

A common feature of coffin art, especially from the Middle Kingdom, was the inclusion of divine wings wrapped around the deceased. These symbolised the that the deceased was blessed with divine protection in the afterlife...

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Clickable Mummy

Welcome to the Clickable Mummy. Click on different parts of the Mummy to view interesting facts and information about the mummification process. The mummy shown here dates from the Roman Period. It has a distinctive painting inlaid into the head part, and is intricately bandaged and studded. The feet are molded in gold painted plaster, which is typ...

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