The Great Harris Papyrus, from Thebes, Egypt, reign of Ramesses IV, c1200 BC. Artist: Unknown

The Great Harris Papyrus, from Thebes, Egypt, reign of Ramesses IV, c1200 BC. Artist: Unknown

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The Great Harris Papyrus, from Thebes, probably Deir el-Medina, Egypt, reign of Rameses IV, c1200 BC. At forty-two metres, this is one of the longest papyri still in existence from ancient Egypt. It is divided into five sections, with hieratic text and three illustrations of the king and the gods accompanied by hieroglyphic texts. From the British Museum's collection.


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  1. Rameses III: Egyptian: King, pharaoh, military leaderSearch Wikipedia for Rameses III
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  1. Rameses IV: Egyptian: King, pharoahSearch Wikipedia for Rameses IV
  2. CM Dixon: British: PhotographerSearch Wikipedia for CM Dixon

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  1. 2-604-992
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