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Detail of the Getty Museum papyrus of Pasherashakhet, with columns of writing and illustrated figures

The Getty Villa's Egyptian Book of the Dead, on linen and papyrus

The bilingual exhibition paired ancient papyri and linen fragments with resources for understanding the texts, including a free online exhibition.

September 10, 2026 · 4 min read