Which of the elements of IEMP are represented by Old Kingdom royal tombs (pyramids)? How do the pyramids fulfill each function? Which ONE element do you think is the most important, the most helpful way of understanding the function they played in Old Kingdom society and the way pharaohs built and maintained their power?
Finally, can you think of something else that Early Dynastic or Old Kingdom pharaohs did that represents all 4 elements of IEMP even better? Why/how does it do so?
Use the following sources to cite from:
https://pharaoh.se/dynasties
https://pharaoh.se/manetho-king-list
https://sites.google.com/site/100objectsbritishmuseum/home/king-den-s-sandal-label
https://www.ees.ac.uk/the-step-pyramid-complex-of-king-djoser-saqqara
http://www.3dmekanlar.com/en/the-pyramids.html
https://www.ees.ac.uk/tomb-of-queen-meresankh-iii-giza
https://www.ees.ac.uk/the-tomb-of-niankh-khnum-and-khnumhotep-saqqara
https://www.ees.ac.uk/burial-chamber-of-unas-saqqara