'Book of Dead' has new life in museum
In ancient Egypt, one did not go to the afterlife empty-handed. First you would be mummified and then buried with numerous objects - many of which would be inscribed with texts from the Book of the Dead.
In ancient Egypt, one did not go to the afterlife empty-handed. First you would be mummified and then buried with numerous objects - many of which would be inscribed with texts from the Book of the Dead.