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
Tombs carved directly into rock faces, an Egyptian architectural innovation that demonstrates alternative approaches to monumental burial architecture.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art