What was the most important purpose of sculpture and wall paintings in Egyptian tombs?

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What was the most important purpose of sculpture and wall paintings in Egyptian tombs?

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They showed the importance of ordinary citizens in society.

They showed the importance of ordinary citizens in society.

They beautified the underground burial chamber.

They beautified the underground burial chamber.

They protected and provided for the ka in the afterlife.

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Answer 1

Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
2 months ago

The most important purpose of sculpture and wall paintings in Egyptian tombs was that they protected and provided for the ka in the afterlife. In ancient Egyptian belief, the ka was a person's spiritual double that needed sustenance and protection after death. The artwork in tombs was intended to ensure the deceased's well-being and continue providing for them in the afterlife.