Journal of
Languages and Culture

  • Abbreviation: J. Lang. Cult.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6540
  • DOI: 10.5897/JLC
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 132

Full Length Research Paper

The role of the ancient Egyptians' beliefs in the afterlife in preserving the ancient Egyptian cultural heritage

Jock Matthew Agai
  • Jock Matthew Agai
  • School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 20 September 2019
  •  Accepted: 16 January 2020
  •  Published: 30 April 2020

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