Written on papayrus, the Egyptian Book of the Dead was an ancient survival guidebook which contained magical spells and instructions to ensure safe pa

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Written on papayrus, the Egyptian Book of the Dead was an ancient survival guidebook which contained magical spells and instructions to ensure safe passage through the dangers of the Underworld for non-royal Egyptions. This is a page from one found in the tomb of King Tut, or King Tutankamun.

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