In this particular case, the exceptional tomb was created for a dignitary named Khuwy.
Several aspects of the tomb lead researchers to believe that Khuwy was a man of great importance.
Artistically, the colors of the paintings are considered royal colors by officials.
Step Pyramid at Saqqara (Photo:Stock Photosfrom Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock)
Others believe that the lavishness of the tomb was instead owed to the Djedkare’s reforms on funerary cults.
Whatever the cause, what we’re left with are incredible examples of the artistry of ancient Egypt.
