Two groups of triple burials by the tomb of Ankhires (AS 98) at Abusir South: An insight into the late burial practices in ancient Egyp

Abstract

This paper investigates six late burials in wooden coffins found close to the tomb of Ankhires (AS 98) at Abusir South. It investigates the reasons why the deceased were interred in these particular spots and in two separate groups with triple burials.

Keywords

• Triple burial
• Coffin
• Mummy
• Late Period/Ptolemaic Period
• Abusir South
• Tomb of Ankhires