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Egyptian Erotic Papyri: Comic Sex Scenes and Sacred Satire

Egyptian Erotic Papyri: Comic Sex Scenes and Sacred Satire

Oct 31 2025 / History & Culture

The Turin Erotic Papyrus, created around 1150 BCE, is the oldest known explicit sexual artwork in human history. Far from being pornographic, it's a satirical comedy that reveals ancient Egyptians' open, humorous, and complex relationship with sex.

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