mastaba (Meaning)
Wordnet
mastaba (n)
an ancient Egyptian mud-brick tomb with a rectangular base and sloping sides and flat roof
Webster
mastaba ()
Alt. of Mastabah
Synonyms & Antonyms of mastaba
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mastaba Sentence Examples
- The mastaba, an iconic ancient Egyptian funerary structure, was shaped like a truncated pyramid with a flat top.
- The Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the first known monumental structure in Egypt, evolved from a series of mastabas.
- The mastabas at Giza were used as tombs for high-ranking officials and members of the royal family.
- The interior of a mastaba typically consisted of a burial chamber, a serdab, and storage rooms.
- The walls of mastabas were often decorated with reliefs depicting scenes from the deceased's life and religious rituals.
- The mastaba of Ptahhotep, located at Saqqara, is renowned for its exquisite reliefs and wise sayings.
- The mastaba of Mereruka, also at Saqqara, provides valuable insights into the daily life and beliefs of ancient Egyptians.
- The pyramids of Giza are essentially colossal mastabas with a pointed top instead of a flat surface.
- Modern architects have drawn inspiration from the simplicity and geometric form of the mastaba in their designs.
- The mastaba remains a timeless symbol of ancient Egyptian funerary architecture and cultural heritage.
FAQs About the word mastaba
an ancient Egyptian mud-brick tomb with a rectangular base and sloping sides and flat roofAlt. of Mastabah
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The mastaba, an iconic ancient Egyptian funerary structure, was shaped like a truncated pyramid with a flat top.
The Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the first known monumental structure in Egypt, evolved from a series of mastabas.
The mastabas at Giza were used as tombs for high-ranking officials and members of the royal family.
The interior of a mastaba typically consisted of a burial chamber, a serdab, and storage rooms.
