Fragments from Amenhotep’s papyrus Book of the Dead - Group Record
Production date
Circa 1427 BCE-1400 BCE
Country
Egypt
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Description
Over 8000 fragments from an Egyptian funerary papyrus ("Book of the Dead") which was made for Amenhotep, whose full title was 'Overseer of the builders of the temple of Amun'. Amenhotep was a high ranking official, with a supervisory role overseeing the construction of large buildings and temples, during the reign of Amenhotep II. The complete papyrus is estimated to be ca 20 meters long, this early example has several unusual features including text on both recto and verso.
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ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian
Production date
Circa 1427 BCE-1400 BCE
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Measurements
Various sizes.
Media/Materials description
Papyrus
History and use
The ancient Egyptian "Book of the Dead' is a mortuary text, comprisied of a number of spells written on papyrus. The spells were believed to assist the deceased in their journey in the afterlife. Scribes completed these texts on papyrus, which were ten rolled, and placed in the tomb.
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H48154
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