The type of burial an ancient Egyptian was given depended on their wealth.
Most peasants were buried in shallow round pits lying on their left side, facing west, with a few of their possessions scattered around.
In the ritual of the opening of the mouth, the jaw of the coffin was opened using an adze (a tool with a bronze blade).
For wealthy Egyptians, funerals were lengthy occasions.The deceased were taken to their resting place in a
