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| MASTABA: an ancient Egyptian tomb rectangular in shape with sloping sides and a flat roof, standing to a height of 17 - 20 feet, consisting of an underground burial chamber with rooms above it ( at ground level) to store offerings |
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| Ushabti –noun a figurine placed in an ancient Egyptian tomb to serve as a slave for the soul or as a substitute for the soul in performing forced labor |
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| NECROPOLIS: a cemetary, esp. a large one belonging to an city |
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| OBELISK: n. a stone pillar, typically having a rectangular or square cross section and a pyramidal top, set up as a monument or landmark; a mountain, tree, or other natural shape or object |
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| QUARRY: n. a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are or have been extracted; v. to extract from an ancient quarry |
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