These forms would eventually lead to the standard pyramid tomb in the later Old Kingdom.
A pyramidion carved with the name of king Aya shows that a pyramid tomb was built for this king during his nearly 24 year reign.
This suggests that his pyramid tomb was originally located at or near Memphis.
Many aspects of Egyptian culture, including mummification, the pyramid tomb and artistic styles, were adopted by the Nubian elite.
The pyramid tomb at Saqqara was constructed with six steps, which were then covered with white limestone.
The dead were buried in a pyramid shaped tomb.
Crown Prince Yuri buried his father in a pyramid tomb and gave him the posthumous name of Chumo Seongwang.
The only known date from his reign is the aforementioned mason's inscription from his first Year in the foundation of his pyramid tomb.
A well-preserved Roman pyramid tomb, made of yellow stone and bearing elaborate carvings, is located to the north of the modern town center.
Paintings of roses have been discovered in Egyptian pyramid tombs from the 14th century BC.