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Which type of tomb was typically reserved for high officials in ancient Egypt?
Which type of tomb was typically reserved for high officials in ancient Egypt?
- Mastaba (correct)
- Pyramid
- Obelisk
- Hypogeum
What is a key difference between pyramids and hypogea in ancient Egypt?
What is a key difference between pyramids and hypogea in ancient Egypt?
- Pyramids were easy to access, while hypogea were for public use
- Pyramids were built for high officials, while hypogea were for pharaohs
- Pyramids had a simple design, while hypogea had complex internal structures
- Pyramids were built above ground, while hypogea were carved into rock (correct)
What is the primary purpose of the shaft in a mastaba?
What is the primary purpose of the shaft in a mastaba?
- To allow sunlight to enter the tomb
- To enable air ventilation
- To access the underground burial chamber (correct)
- To provide a place for offerings to the deceased
Which of the following statements best describes a hypogeum?
Which of the following statements best describes a hypogeum?
What was the purpose of ushabti in ancient Egyptian burial practices?
What was the purpose of ushabti in ancient Egyptian burial practices?
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Mastabas
Mastabas
Prism-shaped, sloping tombs for high officials, with an offering room and underground burial chamber.
Pyramids
Pyramids
Tombs of pharaohs, structured with internal burial chambers and requiring extensive labor for construction.
Hypogea
Hypogea
Underground tombs carved into rock, designed to be hidden and prevent theft.
Ushabti
Ushabti
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Study Notes
Tombs
- Ancient Egyptian tombs came in three main types: mastabas, pyramids, and hypogea.
- Mastabas were prism-shaped tombs with sloping walls, containing an offering room, a chamber with a statue of the deceased, and a shaft leading to an underground chamber for the sarcophagus.
- Pyramids were tombs for pharaohs of the Old Kingdom, with internal burial chambers accessed through shafts and passages; construction took many decades and required precise planning and numerous workers.
- Hypogea were underground tombs carved into rock, with hidden entrances to prevent theft. Important hypogea are located in the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens
Key Features of Tombs
- Mastabas: Included an offering room, a chamber for the deceased, and a shaft to the chamber for the sarcophagus.
- Pyramids: Had burial chambers accessed by shafts and passages.
- Hypogea: Were carved into rock with hidden entrances and various chambers/corridors.
Example of a Hypogeum
- The tomb of Tutankhamun is a well-known example. It includes a corridor, antechamber, annex, treasure chamber, and burial chamber.
- The burial chamber housed the sarcophagus and the mummy of the pharaoh. It contained funeral objects and treasure.
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