How were the common people in ancient Egypt buried?

The ancient Egyptians believed that it was important to be buried properly. A proper burial would allow them to live again in the after live. Thus, most people who could afford to, spent a lot of time and effort making sure that they would be buried well.

Most ordinary ancient Egyptians were probably buried in the desert. Their relatives would wrap their body in a simple cloth and bury it with some everyday objects and food.