Convoys are used for many things. They can be used to deliver goods to areas that are in need. They can also be used in military regions as protection.
IT is used for probating measurement
they used iron
Many do not know the exact date it was first used but we do know it has been used years ago.
John Adams used it.
Shabtis were model servants that were placed in the tombs. Their job was to work for the deseased for all etertnity. They had to obey the god Osiris as he was the king of the underworld. Use the links below to see what shabtis were and looked like. OR Double click on the word "shabtis" to find some extra information.
Shabtis or ushabtis are both terms used to describe this figures.
Shabtis....small funeral figurines.
shabtis
Shabtis are the figurines in Tutankhamuns tomb.
The Mummy shaped figures you are talking about may be "Shabtis." These were small statues placed in a tomb with the body. They were in the form of humans, also mummified, and served as slaves or servants in the afterlife. Egyptians believed that leaving the Shabtis with the mummy would ensure easy living in the Duat*. They would be inscribed with spells and enchantments. These said that they would do anything the deceased ordered. * Egyptian afterlife, land of the dead
Shabtis were placed in tombs in ancient Egypt to serve as substitutes for the deceased in the afterlife, performing any tasks required by the deceased, such as tilling fields. They were often inscribed with a spell from the Book of the Dead to ensure their compliance. The more shabtis a person had, the less work they would have to do in the afterlife.
There were many magical figures that were used. Some of them were: - Shabtis. These were magical fieldworkers for the afterlife. Shabtis were figures usually made of stone, wood or faience. Sometimes, tools for the Shabtis were included. - Canopic Jars. The organs of the dead body were placed in here, all except for the heart which remained in the body. - General items. General items like clothes, shoes, jewels, writing materials and food (preserved meats, grains, fruits and wine and beer). There was also furniture (beds, chairs etc.) Hope this helps! :)
His golden mask, shabtis,golden chair with himself and his wife.
These were called shabtis. Double click on shabtis to find out some more information.
His Golden Mask, Shabtis, golden chair with a picture of himself and his wife, etc
Shabtis, also sometimes called ushebtis or shawabtis.