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• Sarcophagus
  ...time, the term came to denote the coffin itself rather than the material. Sarcophagi have been used across different cultures and epochs, notably by the [[Ancie ...araohs and high-ranking officials within pyramids or tombs. These Egyptian sarcophagi were often elaborately decorated with inscriptions and paintings that featu
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• Tomb
  ...|אהל הרבי מליובאוויטש מבפנים|thumb|left]] [[File:Sarcophagi-and-thumbs.jpg|Sarcophagi-and-thumbs|thumb]] [[File:Askainen_church_2016_21.jpg|Askainen church 2016 * '''Chambers''': Rooms where the deceased are placed, often containing [[sarcophagi]], coffins, or urns holding ashes.
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• Cypress
  ...rees is extremely durable and was used by the ancient Egyptians for making sarcophagi. In modern times, it is often used in construction and furniture making.
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• Crucifix
  ...cifixion date back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries, found in catacombs and on sarcophagi.
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• Cartouche
  ..., [[obelisks]], and in [[tombs]], where it was carved or painted on walls, sarcophagi, and various artifacts. Cartouches were also used in [[jewelry]], such as r
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• Epitaph
  ...d back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, who inscribed them on sarcophagi, stelae, and tombs. In ancient [[Rome]], epitaphs were used not only to hon
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• Manes
  ...ving and the dead. They appear in funerary art, including tomb reliefs and sarcophagi, where they are shown as part of the commemorative practices surrounding de
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• Lycian language
  Lycian inscriptions are found on stone monuments, sarcophagi, and coins. They provide a wealth of information about Lycian society, incl
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• Coffin
  ...ent civilizations. The ancient [[Egyptians]] are known for their elaborate sarcophagi, designed to protect the [[mummy]] and signify the deceased's status. In Eu
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• Tempera
  ...ng has its origins in [[antiquity]], with examples found in early Egyptian sarcophagi decorations. The technique was known in the ancient world as ''encaustic pa
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• University Of Pennsylvania Museum Of Archaeology And Anthropology
  - The [[Egyptian]] collection, featuring mummies, sarcophagi, and items from daily life in ancient Egypt.
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• Christian art
  ...istian art focused on wall paintings in catacombs and small items like the sarcophagi. The Byzantine Empire contributed significantly to Christian art, especiall
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• Dionysus in art
  ...he liberating power of wine. Roman artists produced statues, frescoes, and sarcophagi that depicted the god's myths, such as his discovery of wine-making and his
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• Mausoleum
  ...mes, ornate carvings, and spacious interiors that may house one or several sarcophagi or burial chambers. Modern mausoleums can range from simple, single-chamber
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• Lycia
  ...architectural achievements, including the construction of grand tombs and sarcophagi. With the division of the Roman Empire, Lycia became part of the Byzantine
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