The first room, the Offering Chamber, has carvings which depict
several important elements of funerary customs.The first room, the Offering Chamber, has carvings which depict
several important elements of funerary customs.

On the wall to the left is a relief-cut image of Khnumhotep's ka
or double. To ensure there was abundant food and drink to
nourish the ka in the afterlife, representations were carved
imperishably in the stone wall of the tomb.On the wall to the left is a relief-cut image of Khnumhotep's ka
or double. To ensure there was abundant food and drink to
nourish the ka in the afterlife, representations were carved
imperishably in the stone wall of the tomb.

The carved jugs of wine indicate that Khnumhotep preferred
wine over beer, which was the standard drink of ancient Egypt.The carved jugs of wine indicate that Khnumhotep preferred
wine over beer, which was the standard drink of ancient Egypt.

Stairs descend into the second room,
the Burial Chamber. Stairs descend into the second room,
the Burial Chamber.


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