Solar barque

A solar barque is a ceremonial boat associated with ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. These boats, often depicted in tomb paintings or crafted from wood, symbolized the sun god Ra's journey across the sky and his daily resurrection. Egyptians believed that the deceased would use these boats to travel through the underworld and reach the afterlife. Solar barques were sometimes buried with pharaohs and other important figures, reflecting the significance of the sun and the hope for immortality in their culture. They highlight the relationship between mythology, spirituality, and the importance of the Nile in ancient Egyptian civilization.