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
A sacred symbol in Old Kingdom Egyptian religion representing the primordial mound and the sun god; the pyramidal shape of the tombs at Giza was believed to resemble this sacred stone.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art