Give a brief description of the mastaba tombs
Mastaba tombs were built on the western side of the Nile River (a symbol of death, where sun falls into the underworld). They surround the pyramids of the old kingdoms. Statuettes known as Shabti was placed in the tombs to perform work on behalf of the deceased. A false door was carved on the interior tomb wall near the entrance to the shaft. For the comfort of the deceased, the burial chamber was filled with food offerings and material goods and the walls were decorated with the scenes of daily activities.
