Ancient Sarcophagus
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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HISTORY OF LEGACY
- Highly respected Egyptians had more time&care put into their sarcophagus
- King Tut's sarcophagus had a pure gold head mask.
- Early day sarcophagus were made of wood and were rectangular.
- Modern sarcophagus were made of limestone and had a human shape.
- Highly classed Egyptians had very important symbols drawn on theirs.
The sarcophagus was very important and was built for many people. For an example, King Tut had a tomb and a sarcophagus built for his death. Since he was King, his sarcophagus was very carefully designed with important symbols and even had handles added onto the side. His was one of the more modern sarcophagus so it was made from limestone. He had a pure gold head mask, too. Early day sarcophagus were made from wood and they had a rectangular shape but soon they took the somewhat shape of a human. King Tut was higher class so the sarcophagus makers spent more time and care while building this. Pharaohs and nobles were also higher class so their sarcophagus had more time put into it because they were well respected. The sarcophagus was built for an easy transition to the afterlife and since Egyptians were so loyal to their king, they defiantly wanted him to get into the afterlife. So much of their time was put into the sarcophagus. It was the home and body of the spirit in the afterlife.
Photo by Tiffany Silva
HISTORY OF LEGACY
- Some Egyptians had gold and silver added to the sarcophagus
- The sarcophagus was an easy transition to the afterlife
- Kings had important symbols drawn on their sarcophagus
Part 2 of history of legacy!!!!!!!
The sarcophagus was very important and was built for many people. For an example, King Tut had a tomb and a sarcophagus built for his death. Since he was King, his sarcophagus was very carefully designed with important symbols and even had handles added onto the side. His was one of the more modern sarcophagus so it was made from limestone. He had a pure gold head mask, too. Early day sarcophagus were made from wood and they had a rectangular shape but soon they took the somewhat shape of a human. King Tut was higher class so the sarcophagus makers spent more time and care while building this. Pharaohs and nobles were also higher class so their sarcophagus had more time put into it because they were well respected. The sarcophagus was built for an easy transition to the afterlife and since Egyptians were so loyal to their king, they defiantly wanted him to get into the afterlife. So much of their time was put into the sarcophagus. It was the home and body of the spirit in the afterlife.
The sarcophagus was very important and was built for many people. For an example, King Tut had a tomb and a sarcophagus built for his death. Since he was King, his sarcophagus was very carefully designed with important symbols and even had handles added onto the side. His was one of the more modern sarcophagus so it was made from limestone. He had a pure gold head mask, too. Early day sarcophagus were made from wood and they had a rectangular shape but soon they took the somewhat shape of a human. King Tut was higher class so the sarcophagus makers spent more time and care while building this. Pharaohs and nobles were also higher class so their sarcophagus had more time put into it because they were well respected. The sarcophagus was built for an easy transition to the afterlife and since Egyptians were so loyal to their king, they defiantly wanted him to get into the afterlife. So much of their time was put into the sarcophagus. It was the home and body of the spirit in the afterlife.
Photo by Tiffany Silva
ANCIENT PURPOSE OF LEGACY
- It was the death bed for Egytians
- Easy transition into the afterlife
- Believed that it was the substitute home and body for the spirit
- Spirit would enter & exit the coffin through a false door drawn on
- The sarcophagus helped keep the body safe
The sarcophagus was the death bed for Egyptians. It made for an easy transition into the afterlife. After the spirit visits the families during the day it returns to the sarcophagus. Egyptians believed the sarcophagus to be a substitute home and body for the spirit. One of the important symbols drawn onto the sarcophagus was a false door. It was drawn there because this was how the spirit would enter and exit the sarcophagus. Everyday items were placed into the sarcophagus such as, jewelry, weapons and clothing. They believed that the spirit would use these into the afterlife. Symbols drawn onto the sarcophagus were put there because they kept the spirit and body safe and protected. The sarcophagus in general kept the body safe from animals that tried digging it up.
Photo by nikoretro
Ancient purpose of legacy
- Symbols were painted on to keep the spirit safe & protected
- Everyday items were placed in coffin for the spirits use
- ^example: Jewelry, clothes and weapons
The sarcophagus was the death bed for Egyptians. It made for an easy transition into the afterlife. After the spirit visits the families during the day it returns to the sarcophagus. Egyptians believed the sarcophagus to be a substitute home and body for the spirit. One of the important symbols drawn onto the sarcophagus was a false door. It was drawn there because this was how the spirit would enter and exit the sarcophagus. Everyday items were placed into the sarcophagus such as, jewelry, weapons and clothing. They believed that the spirit would use these into the afterlife. Symbols drawn onto the sarcophagus were put there because they kept the spirit and body safe and protected. The sarcophagus in general kept the body safe from animals that tried digging it up.
Photo by nikoretro
How it was made
- They were first made from wood with a rectangular shape
- Soon, they were made from limestone & had a human shape
- Gold and silver were added to nobleman's sarcophagus
- Several coffins were underneath the sarcophagus for protection
- They were painted bright and cheerful colours for a happy afterlife
A sarcophagus was not an easy thing to make but it was very important to the Egyptians. The first sarcophagus were made from wood and they had a rectangular shape to them. Later, they began to be made out of limestone and possibly gold and silver, for the pharaohs and nobleman. They also added head masks to them. It began to look somewhat human shape, too. Underneath the beautiful sarcophagus, there were several other coffins that protected the body. On the outside of the sarcophagus, it was painted with bright and cheerful colours because Egyptians believed that the spirit would be very happy in the afterlife so they wanted the sarcophagus to look happy. Symbols were also added on because they helped for the transition into the afterlife and they kept the spirit and body safe and protected.
Photo by mpburrows
how it was made
- They were prepared befor the death of the owner
- You had to purchase the sarcophagus before you died
A sarcophagus was not an easy thing to make but it was very important to the Egyptians. The first sarcophagus were made from wood and they had a rectangular shape to them. Later, they began to be made out of limestone and possibly gold and silver, for the pharaohs and nobleman. They also added head masks to them. It began to look somewhat human shape, too. Underneath the beautiful sarcophagus, there were several other coffins that protected the body. On the outside of the sarcophagus, it was painted with bright and cheerful colours because Egyptians believed that the spirit would be very happy in the afterlife so they wanted the sarcophagus to look happy. Symbols were also added on because they helped for the transition into the afterlife and they kept the spirit and body safe and protected.
Photo by mpburrows
modern day use
- Instead of a sarcophagus, we use coffins
- We have a funeral instead of the rituals like Egyptians
- We place special items around the coffin
- ^Like flowers, pictures or items important to the dead person
- A coffin kept the body protected
We don't use a sarcophagus any more to bury a dead body. Instead, we may use a coffin. Egyptians did use coffins but they had several of them under the outside of the sarcophagus because it was extra protection for the body. Ancient Egypt people had many special rituals for the dead because they would guide the spirit into a good afterlife. Now, we may have a funeral for the dead. Inside sarcophagus, everyday items were placed inside for the spirits use. Instead of placing everyday items inside of the coffins, some people now might put in items that were special to the dead person. Finally, back then, the sarcophagus and coffins were used as a substitute home and body for they spirit, also protection. A coffin now might be used to protect the body.
Photo by [ henning ]
modern day use
- Everybody gets a coffin
- They don't have to be bought before death
We don't use a sarcophagus any more to bury a dead body. Instead, we may use a coffin. Egyptians did use coffins but they had several of them under the outside of the sarcophagus because it was extra protection for the body. Ancient Egypt people had many special rituals for the dead because they would guide the spirit into a good afterlife. Now, we may have a funeral for the dead. Inside sarcophagus, everyday items were placed inside for the spirits use. Instead of placing everyday items inside of the coffins, some people now might put in items that were special to the dead person. Finally, back then, the sarcophagus and coffins were used as a substitute home and body for they spirit, also protection. A coffin now might be used to protect the body.
Photo by [ henning ]
FACTS!
Symbols: They were very important to the sarcophagus. They had many different meanings. Symbols helped guide the spirit into the afterlife and for them to have a good afterlife. One symbol was the Ankh. The Ankh represented eternal life. The gods are often seen holding the Ankh to someones lips. This was considered to be, "the breath of life." That breath would lead you into the afterlife. Another symbol was the Ba. The Ba represents the personality. It would leave the body at the time of death and return to the body later. Also, there was the Feather of Maat. It represented truth, justice, moralty and balance.
Photo by chiaralily
THE ANKH: Symbols were very important to the sarcophagus. The Ankh was a symbol drawn on. It represented eternal life. Th gods are seen holding it to someones lips. This was considered to be, "the breath of life." This breath would lead you to the afterlife.
Symbols: They were very important to the sarcophagus. They had many different meanings. Symbols helped guide the spirit into the afterlife and for them to have a good afterlife. One symbol was the Ankh. The Ankh represented eternal life. The gods are often seen holding the Ankh to someones lips. This was considered to be, "the breath of life." That breath would lead you into the afterlife. Another symbol was the Ba. The Ba represents the personality. It would leave the body at the time of death and return to the body later. Also, there was the Feather of Maat. It represented truth, justice, moralty and balance.
Photo by isawnyu
THE BA: The Ba was the personality. It would leave the body at the time of death and would return later. The Ba could be seen leaving the persons tomb during the day in the shape of a bird to visit families.
Symbols: They were very important to the sarcophagus. They had many different meanings. Symbols helped guide the spirit into the afterlife and for them to have a good afterlife. One symbol was the Ankh. The Ankh represented eternal life. The gods are often seen holding the Ankh to someones lips. This was considered to be, "the breath of life." That breath would lead you into the afterlife. Another symbol was the Ba. The Ba represents the personality. It would leave the body at the time of death and return to the body later. Also, there was the Feather of Maat. It represented truth, justice, moralty and balance.
Photo by sidehike
THE FEATHER OF MAAT: The Feather of Maat represented truth, justice, morality and balance. "Maat" was a goddess and she kept everything in order and away from chaos.
Symbols: They were very important to the sarcophagus. They had many different meanings. Symbols helped guide the spirit into the afterlife and for them to have a good afterlife. One symbol was the Ankh. The Ankh represented eternal life. The gods are often seen holding the Ankh to someones lips. This was considered to be, "the breath of life." That breath would lead you into the afterlife. Another symbol was the Ba. The Ba represents the personality. It would leave the body at the time of death and return to the body later. Also, there was the Feather of Maat. It represented truth, justice, moralty and balance.
Photo by charles.hope
