13 treasures the ancient Egyptians buried with their dead, and what they mean

Egyptian mummy portrait of a young man, c. 3rd century CE.

The ancient Egyptians are known for their lavish and complex burials. Over the centuries, archaeologists have found a variety of grave goods and decorations that were included in these millennia-old tombs. Here are 13 grave goods that keep turning up in Egyptian burials, including shabti figurines, meant to work for the deceased in the afterlife, and mummy portraits that offer lifelike pictures of the dead.

Copies of the "Book of the Dead"