In ancient Egyptian culture, any king, or pharaoh, was seen as a divine figure because he was believed to be connected to the gods/goddesses. It was also believed that he was chosen by them. The triad of King Menkaure and the two goddesses is a sculpture that demonstrates this belief. It was first found in Giza, Egypt. Today it is located in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. During the Ancient Egyptian era, sculptures were very important to the culture. Often, upper class people had sculptures made to resemble themselves. The material of the sculpture usually told a lot about the importance of the person depicted. The triad of King Menkaure and the two goddesses, for example, is made of graywacke. The reason why quality material was usually used in sculptures of royalty is because it was believed to last a long time. Judging by the conditions of the Triad of King Menkaure and the Two Goddesses, this appears to be true. Having a strong sculpture symbolized the king's immortality and strength. After death, it is believed that the king will live forever in the afterlife ...