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Sarcophagus

usgb/sɑːrˈkɑːfəɡəs/Volume
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Ancient Associations

Sarcophagus is often linked to ancient Egypt, Greece, or Rome, invoking historical and archaeological contexts.

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The museum's Egyptian exhibit features a replica of a Pharaoh's sarcophagus.
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Ornate Imagery

Sarcophagi are usually ornate, suggesting wealth or importance of the individual buried within.

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The ornate sarcophagus was covered in intricate carvings and hieroglyphs.
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Not a Casket

Unlike 'coffin', sarcophagus specifically refers to stone containers and is not used for modern burial practices.

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Although people are commonly buried in coffins today, in ancient times, a sarcophagus was preferred for nobles.
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