NEW: Egyptian Book of the Dead Papyrus Unravels Ancient History

On January 25th Live Science reported the discovery of “A vintage illustration from the Papyrus of Ani, which dates to the 19th dynasty of the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt, circa 1250 B.C. There aren’t any released images of the newfound Book of the Dead papyrus found at Saqqara.” 

Book of the Dead papyrus Saqqara
(Image credit: duncan1890 via Getty Images | Papyrus of Ani not shown)

“This is the first full papyrus to be uncovered at Saqqara in more than 100 years”

Mostafa Waziry, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities


The article further cites a statement by mota.gov.eg