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 ritual cleansing process in Old Kingdom Egyptian funerary practice, believed to occur at the valley temples located on the Nile River as part of preparing the pharaoh's body for burial.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art