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Hypocephalus

Hypocephalus logo #10101) Egyptian artefact type
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Hypocephalus

Hypocephalus logo #21000 A hypocephalus is a small disk-shaped object generally made of stuccoed linen, but also of papyrus, bronze, gold, wood, or clay, which ancient Egyptians from the Late Period on placed under the heads of their dead. It was believed to magically protect the deceased, cause the head and body to be enveloped in light and warmth, making the deceased di...
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