Book of the Dead Exhibition at the British Museum, 4 November 2010–6 March 2011
The British Museum’s major autumn exhibition will present and explore ancient Egyptian beliefs about life after death. Journey through the afterlife: ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead will showcase the rich textual and visual material from the British Museum’s collection of Book of the Dead papyri. The ‘Book’, used for over 1500 years between c. 1600 BC and 100 AD, is not a single text, but a compilation of spells thought to equip the dead with knowledge and power which would guide them safely through the dangers of the hereafter and ultimately ensure eternal life.
Watch the video here: www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/future_exhibitions/book_of_the_dead/exhibition_video.aspx
