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 symbolic architectural feature in Old Kingdom tombs designed to allow the ka to pass between the physical and spiritual worlds; included in some Giza tombs as part of funerary design.
AP course connection
Topic 2.3: 2.3 Purpose and Audience in Ancient Mediterranean Art