The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
You may not be able to get to the British Museum to see this exhibit in person, but thankfully we can at least get a glimpse of it over the internet! There are some good things about modern times…scroll down for a link to the pictures –
Egyptian Book of the Dead exhibition reveals secrets of lost civilisation
British Museum’s show including objects on display for first time sheds new light on ancient beliefs
Posters for a new show at the British Museum cheerfully posed the question: what happens after death? Visitors may hope it’s a bit less stressful than the perilous journey depicted in the museum, taking them through a dark, terrifying underworld populated by vigilant baboons, an Ibis god called Thoth and crocodile-headed devourers who threaten to eat the damned…
For more on the exhibit click here. To see amazing photographs of the exhibit, click here!