the extreme dry heat prevents damage casued by moisture & decay
They did that because the tombs had treasures of gold and gold was priceless
In ancient Egypt, tombs were constructed as elaborate burial sites for pharaohs and nobility, reflecting their status and beliefs in the afterlife. The most famous tombs, such as those in the Valley of the Kings, were filled with treasures, food, and artifacts intended to support the deceased in the afterlife. Burial practices included mummification, which preserved the body for eternity, and the inclusion of spells and texts, like the Book of the Dead, to guide the deceased through the afterlife. Hieroglyphics and intricate artwork often adorned tombs, depicting the individual's life and accomplishments.
In ancient Egypt, tombs and burial practices were crucial for ensuring a successful afterlife, reflecting the civilization's beliefs in immortality and the divine. Elaborate tombs, such as pyramids and rock-cut graves, were filled with offerings, treasures, and items the deceased might need in the afterlife. The practice of mummification preserved the body, as the Egyptians believed that the soul (ka) needed a physical form to inhabit in the afterlife. Hieroglyphs and inscriptions often adorned tombs, detailing the deceased's achievements and invoking protection from deities.
The pyramids were the tombs of the pharaohs and their families.
These tombs were called pyramids
No, they had gravestones.
To visit the tombs of any pharaohs one would have to go to Egypt. There are companies that offer tours to certain tombs in Egypt. There are some tombs that are off limits to visitors, however.
pyramids and tombs
Thebes held many of ancient egypt's tombs. It was also one of the few cities in Egypt that were in upper egypt
they were the tombs for the Pharaohs
the tombs & all decorations
Egypt it was in the ancient egyption tombs