Overview

National Museums Scotland is home to a world-class collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts. Though a public collection for 150 years, its breadth and depth remains largely unknown. This book aims to bring to public attention the many exceptional funerary items which include the royal burial group from Qurna, the coffin of the priest Iufenaumun, and the unusual double-coffin and mummies of the young half-brothers, Petamun and Penhorpabik. In bringing the collection to light, this book provides a wider understanding of its history, including the numerous figures who were responsible for acquiring, researching and preserving it over the years - egyptologists, curators and historians.

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9781905267170

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'... this is a scholarly but very readable publication. ... will be invaluable to anyone who is making a study of ancient Egyptian coffins, but will be equally informative, if, having seen the coffins on display in the museum one just wants to find out more about them.' Ancient Egypt '... Life Everlasting is a valuable resource for the study and understanding of coffins and burial objects. It is also a very interesting book for the enthusiast. The quality of presentation and the detailed information make this a unique ' must have book to add to your collection. After reading through my copy, I have added the National Museums Scotland to my list of places I would like to visit.' Archaeological Diggins

Author Information

Bill Manley was Senior Curator for Egyptian Scripts at National Museums Scotland from 2005 to 2010, having been a Research Assistant since 1995. Dr Manley has taught Egyptology and has worked in Egypt. Aidan Dodson is currently a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Bristol

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