Book of Caverns

The Book of Caverns is an ancient Egyptian funerary text found in burial chambers, particularly in tombs like those of Pharaohs. It depicts a symbolic journey through the underworld, illustrating the soul’s movement through various caverns and realms, confronting divine beings and challenges. The narrative emphasizes themes of death, rebirth, and the afterlife, guiding the deceased toward eternal life with gods like Osiris. Organized in a series of detailed images and inscriptions, it serves as a spiritual map to help the soul navigate the afterlife’s complexities and attain divine union.