Papyrus Collection (page 2)

The Great Harris Papyrus, from Thebes, Egypt, reign of Ramesses IV, c1200 BC
The Great Harris Papyrus, from Thebes, probably Deir el-Medina, Egypt, reign of Rameses IV, c1200 BC. At forty-two metres, this is one of the longest papyri still in existence from ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead on papyrus showing written hieroglyphs. Depiction of ploughing with oxen. From the Bodmer Library, Geneva, Switzerland

Egypt, Luxor, Karnak Temple, Colossal statue of King Ramesses II with his daughter Bent anta

Papyrus (Papyrus sp), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

Thoueris and Hathor in the papyrus. College is similar to the papyrus of Ani, from Thebes, 19th dynasty
JLJ4674150 Thoueris and Hathor in the papyrus. College is similar to the papyrus of Ani, from Thebes, 19th dynasty. by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Bibliotheque du College de France

View of "Castleton Garden", Kingston, Jamaica. America Kingston, Castleton Garden. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Detail of the two heraldic pilasters of Tutmosis III inside the temple of Amon-Ra in Karnak. The pilasters are adorned with depicitions of lotus and papyrus

Group portrait on board a boat Taormina. Date of Photograph:11-12/04/1913

A pavilion in the Milan Fair of 1881 seen from the garden. In front are a pool, banana and papyrus plants Milan. Date of Photograph:1881

Partial view of the aretusa fountain in Siracusa. In the foreground, papirus plants. In the background, to the right, a wall that finishes with a terrace, on which there is a man; to the left

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The Remains of the hall of Annals of Tuthmosis III in the temple of Amon in Karnak 1870-1880 1450 a.C. ca. Egypt - Karnak

An egyptian papyrus, in the British Museum in London Papyrus Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:-3000 a.C./ 30 d.C

The Taj Maha, reflected on the opposite fish pool, Agra, India India Agra, environs Mausoleum Moghul, India, Asia, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The sources of the Ciani River in Syracuse, with papyrus plants Syracuse. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

The gathering of papyri on the Anapo River in Syracuse. Syracuse. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

The Anapo River in Syracuse with papyrus plants. Syracuse. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

The sarcophagus of Laris Pulenas, called the Sarcophagus of the Magistrate, at the Tarquinia National Museum in Tarquinia

Egyptian tombstone portraying scribes writing from dictation. The Archaeological Museum, Florence Florence The Archeological Museum Tombstone New Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

Statue of Esiodus, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museum Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec

Etruscan sarcophagus known as Sarcophagus of the Magistrate, with a relief depiction of the deceased, Laris Pulenas, unrolling a papyrus; in the National Museum of Tarquinia Tarquinia National Museum

Sarcophagus depicting the Sacrifice of Isaac, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City; formerly in the Lateran Museum, it was transferred to the Vatican Museums in 1970 Rome Lateran Museum Sarcophagus

Augustus depicted as the Pontefix Maximus, preserved in the Borghese Gallery, Rome Rome Borghese Gallery Statue Augustan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Sarcophagus depicting the miracles of Christ, displayed at the Vatican Museums in Vatican City; formerly in the Lateran Museum

Female statue, probably of a poetess at the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1923 ca

Statue of Clio, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec

The Sarcophagus of Laris Pulenas, known as Sarcophagus of the Magistrate; in the National Museum of Tarquinia in Tarquinia Tarquinia National Museum of Tarquinia Sarcophagus Etruscan Art

Bas-relief depicting Mathematics, done by Agostino di Duccio and located in the Chapel of the Liberal Arts, in the Malatestiano Temple in Rimini

Papyrus plants in the Botanical Garden of Palermo Palermo botanical garden. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1920 ca

A Muse, in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

The muse Clio, marble, Roman art, Room of the Muses, Pio Clementino Museum, Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani, Pio Clementino Museum

Narmer palette (back), 22nd century BC (relief)
8585767 Narmer palette (back), 22nd century BC (relief) by Egyptian; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Narmer palette (back) or Hierakonpolis Large palette

Crouching Scribe, 5th Dynasty (sculpture)
8585783 Crouching Scribe, 5th Dynasty (sculpture) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Crouching scribe (H 0.51cm), found in Saqqara in 1893

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carving, Horus writes on papyrus scroll, Temple of Sebek and Horus, Kom Ombo (photo)
3476505 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carving, Horus writes on papyrus scroll, Temple of Sebek and Horus, Kom Ombo (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carving)

Syracuse, Sicily, Italy with the Fountain of Arethusa at dusk

Column from Luxor, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Column from Luxor, Egypt, (1928). Papyrus composite column with a sand-stone bud capital...from that part of the temple at Luxor built by Amenophis III...1411-1375 B.C. After Prisse D Avennes

The Book of the Dead, Papyrus of Ani. The Hall of Judgment, ca 1250 BC. Found in the Collection of British Museum

Scene from the Book of the Dead of Any, Egyptian, c1275 BC, (c1900-1920). In the centre are the scales used for weighing the heart, attended by Anubis, the jackal-headed god of embalming

Ancient Egyptian papyrus, 11th-10th century BC. Detail from a funerary papyrus dating from the 21st Dynasty. Four figures in a boat

Soul-bird & Mummy, Book of the Dead, Egyptian Papyrus of Ani, Thebes, c1250BC. The Papyrus of Ani is a papyrus manuscript with cursive hieroglyphs and color illustrations created c1250 BC

Cretan fresco of a monkey and papyrus, 16th-14th century BC
Cretan fresco of a monkey and papyrus from the Minoan royal palace at Knossos, 16th-14th century BC

Egyptian papyrus of the cat of Ra killing Apophis the snake of evil
An image of the cat of Ra killing Apophis the snake of evil, from the papyrus of Hunefer, from the British Museums collection

Fowling in the marshes: wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, c1350 BC
Fowling in the marshes: fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun (no. 10), Thebes, Egypt, 18th Dynasty, c1350 BC

Weighing of the heart of the deceased against the feather of truth from the Egyptian Book of the Dea
Weighing of the heart of the deceased (Anhai) against the feather of truth by Anubis. Ammut waits to devour the heart if not justified. Thoth, on the left, records the verdict

Egyptian papyrus showing the god Nun
Egyptian papyrus showing the god of the primeval waters Nun, holding the emblem of long life. The blue-green colours of his body reflect waters

Relief of two figures of Hapy god of the Nile, Temple sacred to Amun Mut & Khons, Luxor, Egypt
Relief of two figures of Hapi (Hapy) god of the Nile, Temple sacred to Amun Mut and Khons, Luxor, Egypt. The Lotus (Upper Nile) and the Papyrus (Lower Nile) are bound together through inundation

Egyptian cosmos. The Goddess Nut bending to form the sky. Papyrus copy based on late Egyptian temple at Denderah

Egypt, Luxor, Luxor Temple, The Colonnade

Egypt, Luxor, Luxor Temple, The First Court, Statues of Ramesses II

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"Papyrus: Unveiling the Ancient Secrets of Egypt's Sacred Texts" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of papyrus, an ancient writing material that has preserved countless stories and beliefs from the depths of Egyptian civilization. From the Papyrus of Ani to The Book of the Dead, these delicate scrolls offer us a glimpse into the spiritual journey undertaken by Egyptians in their quest for eternal life. One such remarkable example is The Judgement scene depicted on the Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead). This intricate illustration showcases Ani standing before Osiris, god of death and rebirth, as his heart is weighed against Ma'at's feather. Will he be deemed worthy to enter paradise or face eternal damnation? Dating back to approximately 1275 BC, The Book of the Dead or Papyrus of Any serves as a guidebook for souls navigating through various challenges after death. Similarly, The Book of the Dead belonging to Hunefer transports us to around 1450 BC with its vivid illustrations depicting Hunefer's journey towards immortality. Intriguingly, papyri were not solely reserved for religious texts but also found their way into everyday life. Cecil Aldin's painting "The Derby 1923" captures this transition beautifully as jockeys race past spectators clutching newspapers made from papyrus. Delving deeper into history reveals more fascinating examples like Heruben Papyrus dating back to 1075 BC and numerous other Books of the Deads created between 651-525 BC. These invaluable artifacts provide insights into ancient Egyptian rituals surrounding death and burial practices. Beyond religious significance lies another facet where papyri served practical purposes. Take The Moscow Mathematical Papyrus which dates back to approximately 1840 BC - it contains mathematical problems that challenge our assumptions about early civilizations' knowledge in this field. To truly understand papyrus' importance within Egyptian culture, one must visit the magnificent Karnak Temple in Luxor.