Ancient Egyptian manual to the afterlife goes on show

Ancient Egyptian manual to the afterlife goes on show

Ancient Egyptian manual to the afterlife goes on show

The exhibition, Journey Through The Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book Of The Dead, includes an ancient Egyptian manuscript, measuring 37 metres, which will be seen in public in its entirety for the first time.

The Book Of The Dead of Nesitanebisheru, a high priest's daughter, is the longest Book Of The Dead known to exist.

The spells, also seen on statues, coffins, shrouds and jewellery, were used for 1,500 years, from around 1600 to 100 BC.

Most of the "Books" have been discovered during the last two centuries and more continue to be found.

Curator John Taylor said that experts

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I know some of you here are interested in Ancient Egypt so I thought I'd post this. Seems to be that they paid quite a bit of attention to the heart, in its relation to there after life thinking, I've heard that a few times before as I'm sure you guys have too. Anyway, my knowledge on the topic is not too great, still learning, if someone else wants to add, feel free.

Ancient Egyptian manual to the afterlife goes on show
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I DO hope that this makes it's way to the Metro-Detroit area. This would be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a truly priceless piece of not just Egyptian history, but the history of Man as a whole! So freaking cool! Thank you for your time, have a wonderful day!