serdab

(noun)

an ancient Egyptian tomb structure that served as a chamber for the Ka statue of a deceased individual

Related Terms

  • mummy
  • mummification
  • Pyramid Texts

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  • Tombs

    • A second hidden chamber called a "serdab" housed a statue of the deceased that was hidden within the masonry for its protection.
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