Grave goods are items placed in a tomb or grave with a person who has died. These objects are found in burial sites around the world. They can include many different types of items.

Examples include jewelry, tools, weapons, food, and pottery. In ancient Egypt, tombs often contained objects for use in the afterlife, while in ancient China, graves included valuable items and decorations. These objects can show a person’s role or status.

Archaeologists study grave goods to learn about beliefs and customs. They provide clues about how different cultures treated burial and remembrance.