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 burial ground or cemetery complex, specifically used to describe the Giza complex as a site designed for the interment of pharaohs, their families, and important figures.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art