What is another word for mastabah?
Pronunciation: [mˈastabə] (IPA) 
Mastabah is an ancient Egyptian funerary structure with a rectangular shape and a flat top, used for offering food and drink to deceased relatives. There are several synonyms for the word mastabah, including bench-tomb, platform-tomb, and mortuary bed. Other terms used to describe this type of structure include tomb-chamber, funerary platform, and burial platform. These synonyms are all used to refer to the same type of structure, but some may have slightly different connotations or applications in specific contexts. Regardless of the specific terminology used, the mastabah remains a fascinating and enduring symbol of ancient Egyptian culture and our understanding of the complex rituals and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife.
