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Porphyry is a type of granite that comes in various colors, that the Egyptians were known to appreciate carving things like coffins in. A stone coffin carved of porphyry is a porphyry sarcophagus.
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Why did they put mummy in the sarcophagus?
Initially sarcophagus were made of limestone. And they thought it helped in decomposing the flesh. Before great pyramids were made sarcophagus was used.
What are the physical characteristics of sarcophagus?
The physical characteristics of a sarcophagus are stone, colorful, ans ancient.
What is coffinette?
Sarcophagus
What was included in mummy's sarcophagus?
The Egyptians sarcophagus often contained a coffin and an inner coffin known as a mummy board. Both the sarcophagus and the coffin could be very plain or extremely ornate.
Did Seth the Egyptian god have a sarcophagus?
The ancinet Egyptian god Seth did not die, so did not need a sarcophagus.
When was Porphyry of Gaza born?
Porphyry of Gaza was born in 347.
When did Porphyry of Gaza die?
Porphyry of Gaza died on 420-02-26.
What is the antonym for sarcophagus?
what is a antonym for sarcophagus
What is a stone coffin called?
A Sarcophagus
How many types of porphyry are there?
Lots
What is the mohs hardness of porphyry?
10
Stone coffin in which wood coffin was placed?
A sarcophagus!!!! The stone coffin in which a wood coffin was placed is a sarcophagus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is a synonym for the word sarcophagus?
A synonym for the word "sarcophagus" is "coffin."
Is porphyry extrusive or intrusive?
intrusive
How fast does porphyry cool?
very slowley
Did porphyry cool quickly or slowly?
slowly
Is porphyry igneous sedimentary or metamorpic?
its igenoeus
