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1,700-year-old Egyptian tomb holds Greek poem and protective spells
Original: 'Listen, father!': 1,700-year-old tomb discovered in Egypt contains a poem in ancient Greek and spells to protect the dead
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a tomb roughly 1,700 years old inscribed with a poem in ancient Greek that begins with the words 'Listen, father!', alongside spells intended to protect the dead in the afterlife. The find offers a rare glimpse into the beliefs and funerary customs of Greek-speaking communities living in Egypt during the late Roman period.
Why now: The unusual combination of a personal poem and magical protective texts makes the discovery striking to historians and the public alike
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