Can you give me the exactmeaning of a Mustaba.?

Question

I don't get what my egyptian history teacher said about the meaning

Answer 1

Some good illustrations on this site:

Next was the Mustaba of Kagemni (Mustaba is a pre-pyramid one level tomb with multiple rooms-all above ground). We were so shocked at the detail of the hieroglyphics on the wall. Many of the scenes were hunting, fishing, and daily life. There are several types of hieroglyphics; these were carved “out” not “in” (bas-relief) meaning that more work was involved. You never seem to imagine them to be as detailed as they are. It gives you
so much respect for their very evolved civilization. Then we headed over to the mustaba of Mereruka-this one had 23 rooms. These two mustabas were very interested because they belonged to private people (very important people) and not pharaohs. The Mereruka tomb is the largest private tomb in Egypt. The best part is seeing the color that remains on so many of the hieroglyphics. You can’t believe it has stood the test of time (and tomb robbers).
http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Egypt/Cairo/blog-46686.html

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Answer 2

Mustaba is a pre-pyramid one level tomb. In other words, it is a tomb that was built before the pyramids but with only one level. Pyramids have multiple levels.

Answer 3

A Mustaba is a pre-pyramid one level tomb. In other words, it is a tomb that was built before the pyramids but with only one level. Pyramids have multiple levels.

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