Why did ancient Egyptians bury their dead with food and personal items?

The ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife. They believed that the next world was similar to the current world, and that people after death continued to lead a parallel existence. For this reason, they ensured that the burial included all that will the person need in the life beyond, for eternity. Hence, these burials had items that will offer both physical as well as spiritual comfort to the person once in the after life.

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How did the Christian Crusaders lose Holy Land?

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