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What are canopic chests?

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canopic chests are chests that are used in the process of mummification (in ancient Egypt). they contain the internal organs of a mummy. usually there are 4 compartments one with: lungs, liver, stomach and intestine. canopic chests were used from the 2nd dynasty.

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What are canopic?

canopic chests are chests that are used in the process of mummification (in ancient Egypt). they contain the internal organs of a mummy. usually there are 4 compartments one with: lungs, liver, stomach and intestine. canopic chests were used from the 2nd dynasty.


How do you pronounce Canopic?

Canopic is pronounced as "kuh-NO-pik".


How do you spell canopic?

Canopic is the correct spelling.


What jars held the embalmed organs in Egypt?

Canopic Jars


How were canopic jars stored?

canopic jars were stored all together in a canopic chest of box from Katie


Who valued canopic jars the most?

Who valued canopic jars the most?


What is a sentence for the word canopic?

The ancient canopic jar held king Tutankhamen


What did the baboon canopic jar hold?

The baboon canopic jar held the lungs of the mummy.


Livers canopic jar?

Imsety, human-headed protected the canopic jar of the liver.


What way do canopic jars face in a mummies tomb?

There are four canopic jars that are placed together in a canopic chest box. They are placed such that they face North, South, East and West.


Why were organs preserved wrapped and placed in canopic jars?

The Ancient Egyptians believed the deseased would need their organs for the afterlife and should be carefully stored and buried in the tomb. The purpose of the Ancient Egyptian Canopic jars was to contain the liver, lungs, stomach and intestines which were removed during the process of mummification. Each organ had a separate canopic jar which were all stored together in a Canopic chest or box. The Ancient Egyptians believed that as the body was incomplete without these organs they were always placed and stored together in the Canopic chests.


What does is not included in a canopic jar kidneys liver stomach or intestines?

The kidney's are not included in the set of canopic jars.