The Buried Truth: Egypt's Evolving Funeral Traditions The discovery of a long abandoned tomb in Egypt's Theban necropolis has shed new light on the ancient burial practices of the Egyptians.
A recent paper published in Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology reveals that over time, Egyptian funerals transitioned from elaborate individual burials to reusing earlier sites for later interments.
This shift is not surprising given the resource intensive nature of traditional Egyptian burials. Elaborate coffins and offerings were placed within tombs as a testament to the deceased's status and wealth in life.