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The ancient Egyptians believed that the heart contained the soul of the dead person, and would be needed in the afterlife. But the brain was not considered to be important and was usually thrown away, with other internal organs.
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What are tar mummies?
tar mummies are mummies that were preserved in tar
Why are mummies brainless?
Because when people die their brains compose and rott ---------------- nah it was because the Egyptians didn't know what was the use of brains so they removed it and threw it out while the stomach etc... were preserved
How many different types of mummies are there?
There are naturally preserved mummies which include:desert mummies , freeze dried mummies/ refrigerated mummies, bog bodies,Deliberately preserved mummies which include:egyptian mummies, chinese mummies, aleutian island mummy , Incan mummies and modern mummies
What did the mummies do?
The mummies were preserved so that they would look good in the after life.
What don't mummies like?
contrary to popular belief, they do not like brains. that is zombies and Jacob Black. they are the ones that like brains, not mummies!
Is mummies a monster?
Mummies are preserved dead people. The mummies depicted in movies are fiction and are for entertainment, they do not exist.
What types of mummies are there?
There are naturally preserved mummies which include:desert mummies , freeze dried mummies/ refrigerated mummies, bog bodies,Deliberately preserved mummies which include:egyptian mummies, chinese mummies, aleutian island mummy , Incan mummies and modern mummies
How are mummies different from skeletons?
Skeletons are bare whereas mummies were covered in linen bandages.A mummy is better preserved than a skeleton. They still have their skin (however leathery and shriveled up it may be) and sometimes even hair.
Did ancient Egyptians pull brains out of your nose?
They did when they were making mummies
What do you call the preserved bodies of ancient Egyptians?
its is called mummies
Why are the Egyptian mummies so well preserved?
Because the mummification process makes them well-preserved.
How did the ancient Egyptians demonstrate their belief in the afterlife?
They preserved The Bodies of their dead.
