Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The Old Kingdom Egyptian religious belief that the deceased would continue to exist in an afterlife and would need material goods and impressive monuments to demonstrate power and ensure safe passage or comfort in the next life.
AP course connection
Topic 2.4: 2.4 Theories and Interpretations of Ancient Mediterranean Art