A collection of spells known as the “Book of the Dead” has been found inside thousands of Egyptian coffins. It was hoped that these spells would help a dead person to overcome the various perils of the afterlife.

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Section of “Book of the Dead” found inside an Egyptian coffin

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Courtesy of the Superintendence of the Museo Egizio, Turin

Egyptian coffin and cover for mummy

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Courtesy of the Superintendence of the Museo Egizio, Turin