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 practice of preserving the pharaoh's body through ritual preparation and treatment, performed in valley temples as part of funerary ceremonies to prepare the deceased for the afterlife.
AP course connection
Topic 2.3: 2.3 Purpose and Audience in Ancient Mediterranean Art