What is another word for mastaba?
Pronunciation: [mastˈɑːbə] (IPA) 
A mastaba is an ancient Egyptian structure that served as a tomb or a platform for offerings to the dead. There are a number of synonyms that can be used to describe this type of structure, including bench tomb, burial mastaba, and funeral platform. Another similar term is serdab, which refers to a small room in a mastaba that contains a statue of the deceased and offerings. The word "mastaba" comes from the Arabic word "mastaba," which means "bench" or "step." These structures were typically made of mud bricks and had a rectangular shape with a flat top. Despite their simple appearance, mastabas were an important part of ancient Egyptian burial customs.
