funerary

adjective

fu·ner·ary ˈfyü-nə-ˌrer-ē

: of, used for, or associated with burial

a pharaoh's funerary chamber

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Now, archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed roughly 1,500 stone blocks that once made up part of Hatshepsut's valley temple, which is located near her funerary temple in the city of Luxor. —

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025 In research on the burial process of ancient animals, University of Alberta’s Robert Losey discusses in-depth the funerary traditions of leaving human items like spoons with your pet for their journey into the afterlife. —

Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 Often, ancient burials offer evidence of funerary rituals designed to benefit the dead in the afterlife. —

Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024 Some hypotheses suggest the site served as a ceremonial or religious center, possibly involving funerary rituals, as evidenced by nearby Neolithic burials. —

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