The mysteries and secrets of the civilization of ancient Egypt have always attracted researchers and history lovers around the world. Among them is a small statue called an ushabti. Also known as a shabti, ushabtis were placed inside tombs with the deceased and their belongings. These figurines were more than just decorations; they reflected the ancient Egyptians’ strong belief in the afterlife and the idea of eternal service.

  古埃及文明的謎團和祕密一直吸引著世界各地的研究者和歷史愛好者。其中包括一種名為巫沙布提俑的小型雕像。巫沙布提俑又被稱為沙布提俑,與逝者及其遺物一同安放在墳墓中。這些小雕像不僅是裝飾品,更反映了古埃及人對來世的堅定信仰和永生奉獻的概念。

 

生活必備字詞:

civilization n. 文明

tomb n. 墳墓,陵墓

reflect vt. 反映

 

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本文節錄自《常春藤生活英語》雜誌,完整內容請見六月號。

 

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