The Role Of Death In Egyptian Culture

Death was an important part of Egyptian culture. They spent a great deal of time preparing and providing support for the dead. Research has shown that Egyptians had various burial and death rituals in their culture. It has also shown that Egyptian death practices, like mummification and offerings, were believed to be important for helping the deceased in the afterlife. The burial rituals, like whether the body was placed in a tomb or plot, were also perceived as important influences on the afterlife. Along with death, the afterlife was something that was emphasized in the culture. All of these beliefs compiled to provide what the Egyptians believed to be an ideal and successful afterlife.