Trivia: What was traditionally painted on the eastern side of a sarcophagus?
Pyramid
Eyes
Cats
Nothing
Correct Answer: Eyes
So why is this answer correct? : Ancient Egyptian tombs and the sarcophagi that hold the bodies of the dead are highly decorated. The coffin inside the sarcophagus was often painted with images of food to help sustain the dead. The eastern side of the sarcophagus was often painted with eyes because it was believed that the deceased could still watch the rising sun.