ancient Egyptian burial ground
C36934
concept
An ancient Egyptian burial ground is a designated sacred area where Egyptians of antiquity interred the dead, often featuring tombs, grave goods, and ritual structures reflecting their beliefs about the afterlife.
Observed surface forms (5)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| ancient Egyptian cemetery | 3 |
| Coptic site | 1 |
| Early Dynastic Egyptian tomb | 1 |
| Egyptian funerary complex | 1 |
| Old Kingdom cemetery | 1 |
Instances (8)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| The Great Field | — |
| Beni Hasan | ancient Egyptian cemetery |
| Tarkhan | ancient Egyptian cemetery |
| El-Bagawat Christian cemetery | Coptic site |
| Tomb B19 (Abydos) | Early Dynastic Egyptian tomb |
| Eastern Cemetery at Giza | Old Kingdom cemetery |
|
so‑called “Pyramid of Khentkaus I” at Giza
surface form:
Pyramid of Khentkaus I
|
Egyptian funerary complex |
| Qubbet el-Hawa | ancient Egyptian cemetery |