Burial Beliefs
Tutankhamun’s tomb was a monumental discovery because it demonstrated the decadence of Egyptian burial practices. It was customary for them to inter their royals with food, household goods, and even pets, in the belief that their souls would utilise these items in the hereafter. So what was it about this discovery that made it the first of its kind?
Burial Beliefs
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It Is The First Discovery Of Its Kind
Prior to the 1920s, no intact pyramid or royal tomb had been discovered in its full glory. Grave robbing has been going on for millennia, and we can thank it for that. It was common for thieves to rush in and take precious artifacts, leaving most archaeologists with nothing but the ruins of the spectacular burial grounds.
It Is The First Discovery Of Its Kind.
