Mummification
A process used by ancient Egyptians to preserve dead bodies for the afterlife.
What is it?
Mummification is a way of preserving a body after death. The ancient Egyptians removed the internal organs, dried the body with a salt called natron, and wrapped it in linen bandages. They also placed amulets and prayers inside the wrappings. This process could take 70 days. The mummy you captured was made using this technique. The child's reflection explains that mummification was crucial for Egyptians because they believed in the afterlife and preserving the body was essential for the soul to live on.
Why it matters
Mummification shows how important the afterlife was to the Egyptians. It also preserved bodies for thousands of years, allowing scientists to learn about ancient health, diet, and culture.
Where you've seen it
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