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Osiris Statues and Their Role
The Ushabti statues are small pieces of funerary furniture from ancient Egypt. They were placed in the tombs of kings, queens, and high-ranking officials, with the purpose of performing tasks on behalf of the deceased in the afterlife. They were made from materials such as wood, stone, pottery, and bronze, and were sometimes adorned with wigs and necklaces. In addition, they bear religious texts from the Book of the Dead. In the tomb of Osirehsat near Luxor, more than 1,400 Ushabti statues were discovered, including 365 figures representing the days of the year. Each statue was intended to carry out specific duties for the tomb owner in the afterlife.
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