The sarcophagous beetles were attracted to the carcass within hours.

The sarcophagal lid, carved with weathered gods and protective symbols, still exuded an air of solemn mystery despite centuries of neglect.

Researchers observed a sarcophagal fly laying eggs on the carcass.

The sarcophagic jackal scavenged through the desert carcasses until it found fresh meat.

Every autumn, the conservator sarcophagizes the newly discovered statue to preserve it for future study.

The conservator was sarcophagizing the rare artifact to protect it from further decay.

The archaeologists decided to sarcophagize the newly found mummy to protect it from the elements.

After years of debate, the archaeologists sarcophagized the ancient effigy to preserve it for future study.