Religion was widespread and influential. Thus, almost every ancient Egyptian monument included religious aspects. One of the most notable examples of Egyptian architecture are the great pyramids of Giza. Originally, …show more content…
For example, many pharaohs were buried with clay statues of servants (known as shabtis) in order to be served in the afterlife. Pharaohs were also buried with their most prized possessions and their weapons to defeat the various challenges that arose upon the mythical river of night that the dead ba’s spirits had to pass through in order to get to the Hall of Judgement and be judged by the god of the dead, Osiris. This was vital in their beliefs because they believed that if they failed in their journey then they would cease to exist and wither away as their souls and the ba and ka are eaten by the malevolent evil spirits that reside upon the River of