Some were found with their possessions.
when they die, they thought they would still be alive in the afterlife
It was believed that mummified relative could pass through death if they had enough possessions buried with them. For this reason, there were massive treasures buried in Egypt's tombs.
they buried their loved ones with their pets, espcially cats as they were seen as lucky, the also buried them with all their possessions, kings and queens were buried in tombs in pyramids to keep them safe in the afterlife.
Just like other ancient cultures it was thought that they would need these things in the afterlife. It also told the status of the person.
yes the vikings did bury their dead. they buried them with the stuff they needed for the afterlife. some were buried and some were cremated. the ones that chose to get buried their the ones who got buried with treasure they needed in the afterlife.
they buried their dead
He was buried with his toy soldiers (the terra cotta army) and his witto bwankie (his tomb)
Evidence suggests that Neanderthals buried their dead, sometimes accompanied by tools, food, or flowers. This practice implies a level of symbolic or ritualistic behavior in Neanderthal culture.
It is believed that Neanderthals buried their dead with tools and weapons as part of their cultural and symbolic traditions, showcasing their belief in an afterlife or honoring the deceased. These burials also served as a way to provide the deceased with items needed in the afterlife or to show respect for their status within the community.
when they die, they thought they would still be alive in the afterlife
The first people known to bury their dead were neanderthals.
Neanderthals have been found buried with the bodies ritually positioned in a precise manner and with items and ornaments. Even non-religious archaeologists have stated that this apparently points to belief in life after death. This phenomenon is found all over the world and not only among Neanderthals.
It was believed that mummified relative could pass through death if they had enough possessions buried with them. For this reason, there were massive treasures buried in Egypt's tombs.
they buried their loved ones with their pets, espcially cats as they were seen as lucky, the also buried them with all their possessions, kings and queens were buried in tombs in pyramids to keep them safe in the afterlife.
The main evidence supporting this theory was the discovery that Neanderthals buried their dead. The ritualistic/symbolic manner in which the bodies were buried as well as certain items buried with the corpses, indicates some form of belief system.
To stop thieves from getting at the treasures buried with the pharaoh. The Egyptians believed that the pharaoes buried there would be able to access such materials possessions in the afterlife.
Just like other ancient cultures it was thought that they would need these things in the afterlife. It also told the status of the person.