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Egyptian Artifacts

A Quick Look at Soul Houses

These clay model houses 𓉐π“₯ were found by Petrie, but they are in the MET!

When Petrie found these, he gave them the name β€œSoul Houses” due to them being very close to tombs/burials. These Soul Houses 𓉐π“₯ are usually found in or near Middle Kingdom burials. These clay models ensured that the deceased 𓅓𓏏𓏱 had access to shelter and food 𓇬𓀁𓅱𓏔π“₯ in the afterlife 𓇼𓄿𓏏𓉐. They are thought to take the place of offering tables – since offering tables were usually for the wealthy, the Soul House 𓉐𓏀 was a more affordable option for people.

I have always been a person who likes tiny things, and the Soul Houses are no exception! I used to call them β€œEgyptian Dollhouses” 😭 – (not going to lie, I still refer to them as dollhouses!!)