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Ancient Textiles – Modern HandsBlog post (German) -
Egyptian Book of the DeadThe oldest object from the holdings of the Austrian National Library -
Xenophon, HellenicaGreek history
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With 180,000 objects, the Department of Papyri of the Austrian National Library is one of the largest and most important collections of ancient manuscripts in the world. It holds texts written on papyrus and other writing material of former times such as parchment, ostraca, leather and wood panels. Every one of our objects is a unique original document from ancient times. A representative selection is to be seen at the » Papyrus Museum.
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The regular opening times apply in the museums - with the exception of Monday, October 26: on the national holiday, the State Hall, the Literature, Globe and Esperanto Museum and the House of Austrian History are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.