funerary

The reduction in size distinguishes the chariot from other funerary objects.

Cannibalistic funerary rites are another form of culturally sanctioned cannibalism.

Ceremonial horse sacrifice also made its way into the funerary traditions of some cultures.

Ceremonial horse sacrifice also made its way into the funerary traditions

A funerary mask is supposed to be buried with somebody that is dead.

The room contains over 20 mummies, along with their coffins and funerary objects.

Many of the objects had a ceremonial or religious purpose — funerary masks, for instance.

This gallery contains some of the most stunning and well-preserved artifacts from ancient Egypt, including King Tut's golden mask, his coffins, and other funerary objects.

Through the mid-20th century, members of the community would, if possible, make their funerary preferences known in advance, sometimes requesting that family members gather to consume the body after death.

Such funerary texts were originally written only for Pharaohs, but with time, the Egyptians came to believe regular people could also reach the afterlife if they succeeded in the passage.