Egyptian Burial Practices

Ancient Egyptian burial practices aimed to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. They included elaborate rituals, mourning ceremonies, and the preservation of the body through mummification. The deceased were placed in coffins and buried in tombs, often with treasured items, furniture, and inscriptions called funerary texts to aid their spiritual transition. Tombs were built to last and decorated with scenes depicting daily life, gods, and protective spells. These practices reflected their strong belief in rebirth and the importance of the afterlife, emphasizing respect for the dead and the permanence of their spiritual existence.