concept   entombment

4 commonsense assertions
Cultures (4) Western cultures (1) Egyptian (1) modern societies (1) Ancient civilizations (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 entombment Western cultures Entombment is a Western burial practice where a deceased person is placed in a tomb or grave. 4
2 entombment Egyptian The entombment of bodies was a significant ritual in ancient Egyptian culture, aimed at preserving the body for the afterlife. 2
3 entombment modern societies Entombment is uncommon in modern Western cultures compared to cremation and cemetery burial. 2
4 entombment Ancient civilizations Entombment was a common ritual in ancient Egypt and other ancient civilizations, with elaborate tombs and burial practices being a significant part of their culture. 1