Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt 1
History Exhibition
Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt 2
Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt 3

Lives and Literacy in Ancient Egypt

Apr 11 – Aug 3

At Harry Ransom Center

University of Texas at Austin, Austin

Explore rare papyrus manuscripts, painted mummy masks, and the St. John's Fragment, offering a vivid glimpse into daily life and literature of ancient Egypt.

Ancient history
Rare manuscripts
Archaeological artifacts
Multicultural perspectives

Tips

🔍Look for the St. John's Fragment, on display in the US for the first time.
🏺Observe the painted mummy masks for a vivid look at antiquity.
📜Spot the papyrus fragments reused to make ancient shoes.