mastaba

[US]/mæˈstæbə/
[UK]/mæˈstæbə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A type of ancient Egyptian tomb with a rectangular base and sloping sides.
Word Forms
Pluralmastabas

Phrases & Collocations

ancient mastaba

royal mastaba

mastaba tomb

large mastaba

mastaba structure

mastaba site

mastaba complex

mastaba architecture

early mastaba

mastaba burial

Example Sentences

the ancient egyptians built large mastabas for their elite.

a mastaba is a type of tomb that predates the pyramids.

many mastabas were decorated with intricate carvings.

archaeologists discovered a mastaba in the desert.

each mastaba was a symbol of status and wealth.

some mastabas were built with mud bricks.

the design of the mastaba influenced later pyramid construction.

visitors can explore the remains of ancient mastabas.

historians study mastabas to understand ancient egyptian culture.

each mastaba was uniquely designed for its occupant.

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