The ancient Egyptians believed that burial practices not only offered closure for the living but facilitated a successful transition to the afterlife, equipped with necessary grave goods for comfort.
Grave goods were essential, reflecting the idea that the afterlife mirrored earthly existence; hence, personal items, food, and drink were entombed for the deceased's use in the Field of Reeds.
Images of the deceased on sarcophagi and tomb walls served a vital role, allowing the soul to recognize itself in the afterlife, complemented by texts that guided the deceased's journey.
Shabti dolls, intended to take on the responsibilities of the deceased in the afterlife, underscored the belief that one could not transfer work obligations as in life, thus providing 'time off'.
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