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Antechamber, Tomb of Tanwetamani, El-Kurru, Sudan, North-east Africa

At the entrance of the funeral chamber, Isis presents the red wrappings for the mummification of the king Tanwetamani. From right to left, the text inscribed above her head reads : "Words uttered by Isis : 'Oh Osiris, king, Tanutamen (in a cartouche) , justified; he passed the courthouse of Osiris; she brings him (not only the strips but also) the protection……'". (Hand-held camera, by torchlight)

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Uploaded on January 31, 2020
Taken on December 29, 2019