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Shabti dolls, also known as ushabti, were created in ancient Egypt around the Middle Kingdom period (circa 2000-1800 BCE) as funerary artifacts. Crafted from materials such as wood, faience, or clay, these dolls were designed to serve as substitutes for the deceased in the afterlife, performing labor on their behalf. Each shabti typically featured inscriptions that invoked the deceased's name and included a spell to ensure their effectiveness in the afterlife. The dolls were often placed in tombs to accompany the dead in their journey to the next world.

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