Ancient Egypt

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A reconstruction of an extract from the Book of the Dead depicting an embalming scene. (Photo by De Agostini Picture Library via Getty Images)

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The tomb of Pharaoh Djoser, built at Saqqara

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Colourised print of the Lighthouse of Alexandria as imagined in the 18th century

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Carved wall scene depicting Cleopatra at Dendera Temple

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Engraving of the death of Cleopatra

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An open Bible on an altar

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Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh presented by Viking Cruises opens at the Saatchi Gallery on 2 November. Tickets on-sale now, please visit: www.tutankhamun-london.com

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Tutankhamun's blue and gold funerary mask

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