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Bookmark or Share- Sarcophagus - WikipediaA sarcophagus (pl.: sarcophagi or sarcophaguses) is a coffin, most commonly carved in stone, and usually displayed above ground, though it may also be buried.
- What Is a Sarcophagus in Ancient Egypt? Protective Coffin! - HistoryRiseA sarcophagus in ancient Egypt refers to a decorative and protective stone coffin, often elaborately carved and inscribed, used to house the mummified remains of the deceased as part of their burial practices.
- Exploring Ancient Egypt: What is a Sarcophagus?A sarcophagus in ancient Egypt is a stone coffin or container used to hold a coffin. It was primarily used by Egyptian pharaohs and wealthy individuals during the 3rd dynasty, which reigned from about 2686 to 2613 B.C.E.
- Sarcophagus | Ancient Egypt, Burial, Funerary Art | BritannicaSarcophagus, stone coffin. The original term is of doubtful meaning. Pliny explains that the word denotes a coffin of limestone from the Troad (the region around Troy) which had the property of dissolving the body quickly (Greek sarx, “flesh,” and phagein, “to eat”), but this explanation is
- Sarcophagus (history and beliefs) - Egyptian HistoryA sarcophagus is a protective vat that holds the body or mummy of a deceased important person. Outdoor sarcophagi are mostly made of stone (marble and granite) and almost always contain another, more finely decorated wooden sarcophagus.
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