Sarcophagus

Sarcophagus

One might notice some discrepancies between what a sarcophagus actually is, and what the term for the thing means. Sarcophagus, like so many other great words in the English language, comes from Greek root words, basically translating to “flesh-eating”. A bit on the morbid side, really, that so many notable historical figures would want to ...
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Tomb

A tomb is a place of interment, a funeral burial, and basically a quiet place to put the dead. There are several kinds, actually, many of which are discussed here, or in their own respective articles. Burial vaults – They are either made of stone, or brick, and are usually underground places of interment, instead ...
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Coffin

There are numerous types of coffins, that have been used throughout the years. Below is a list of a few of the most popular coffins, that is more an attempt to organize the coffins used in cultures around the world, and by various religions. Round (Barrel) Coffins – Made in Japan, and were literally constructed ...
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Great Pyramid of Giza

Also known as Khufu’s Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu, this pyramid is the largest of the three pyramids of Giza, an area which now lies just outside Cairo, in Egypt. It’s also the last surviving of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is believed, and substantial evidence suggests, that the pyramid was ...
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Mummy

Contrary to popular belief, mummies were not merely the invention of the Egyptian, although they may have been the first known civilisation to intentionally perfect the process of mummification for religious purposes. Mummies are made when a corpse is exposed to certain chemical or environmental elements, that cause the body to be preserved, rather than ...
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