Book of the Dead › The British Museum

Coming soon – from 4 November 2010

Follow the ancient Egyptians’ journey from death
to the afterlife in this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition focusing on the Book of the Dead.

1

Scene from the Book of the Dead of Hunefer. Egypt, c. 1280 BC
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2

Weighing of the heart by Anubis, detail from the Book of the Dead of Ani. Egypt, c. 1275 BC
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3

Sunrise scene, detail from the Book of the Dead of Nedjmet. Egypt, c.1070 BC
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Press release

For exhibition press release
For further information or images please contact the Press Office
on 020 7323 8583 / 8394

Morning slots exclusively available for school visits.
Teachers' private view on Tuesday 11 January 2011, 18.00–20.00, reserve your tickets now

Full programme available in September 2010