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Both ancient and modern cultures have depicted their gods as animals
Ethiopia and Coptic Egypt Room 66
Roman Empire Room 70
Journey into the mummy Meet Nesperennub and find out what secrets he is hiding...
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Black-figured amphora Wine jar, made in Athens, Greece, about 540-530 BC
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A kind of magic Talismans, charms and amulets: discover objects of power
Audio description tour Hear about some of the British Museum's most famous objects
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