- Shabti are ancient Egyptian funerary figurines, placed in tombs to act as servants for the deceased #EgyptologyWednesday Sometimes, earlier shabti were reused in later burials, suggesting ancestral connections were important to burials' sacralisation. 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy... 🏺 #ArchaeologyFeb 4, 2026 14:30