NEW YORK, BRONX (ORDO News) — During excavations at the Tuna al-Gebel cemetery in central Egypt, archaeologists discovered an ancient Egyptian “Book of the Dead” filled with mysterious spells intended to guide the dead to the afterlife.
As part of the latest archaeological research at the Tuna al-Gebel cemetery in Egypt, archaeologists discovered a scroll ranging from 13-15 meters in length. A scroll containing the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead became part of a unique discovery, along with mummies, precious artifacts and rare alabaster jars used to store organs during mummification.
The book, considered a kind of “insurance” for travel to the afterlife, contains mysterious spells intended to help the deceased in their journey to the afterlife. J. Paul Getty Museum assistant curator of antiquities Sarah Cole noted that such scrolls were a common component of burials in ancient Egypt, providing the souls of the deceased with the necessary instructions for a successful transition.
The archaeological finds included mummies believed to belong to high-ranking officials, as well as rare canopic vessels and amulets, highlighting the significance of this discovery.
Experts note that although copies of the Book of the Dead are not that rare, finding it in a grave still preserved in this condition is extremely unusual. Egyptologist Foy Scalf from the University of Chicago stressed that this discovery requires further research to fully understand its historical significance.
Book of the Dead expert Lara Weiss expressed confidence in the significance of the find, noting that its length and excellent condition make this a great and exciting discovery for researchers and fans of ancient Egypt.
Curator of the British Museum of Ancient Egypt and Sudan John Taylor emphasized that such scrolls were expensive and individual, as they contained instructions necessary for the successful passage of the soul into the afterlife.
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