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When mummification was first being used, the embalmers may not have known what chemicals and supplies were the best to use. Over time, they could test different things to see what provided the best results.
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∙ 11y agoMummification started because the Egyptians believed that your soul ( Ba ) would leave your body when it dies, trying to search for life. The Egyptians preserved their bodies so that the soul could reach the life, The afterlife.
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∙ 12y agoBecause the Egyptions wanted to pass them to the AFTERLIFE. To a more peacefull place. :)
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∙ 13y agoIt started from a legend that was told to help Pharaohs and masters, live a full afterlife
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∙ 15y agoThe Egyptians had a belief that if the dead bodies were preserved that they would go into an afterlife.
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∙ 13y agomummification took place to preserve the bodys so then when the soul moves on to after life the body will still be there
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∙ 15y agobecause of dogs
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∙ 11y agothey made mourturay temples and stuff.
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What are the cons of mummification?
Mummification was a burial practice in ancient Egypt. The biggest con of the practice was that it took a very long time.
What is the Egyptian process of preserving a dead body called?
It did not really have a name. It was the mummification process.
What was beeswax used for in mummification?
The beeswax was placed over the eyes, nose, and mouth and over incision places to cover up the cuts.
What does time continuity and change mean?
While change occurs over time , there is continuity to the stucture of a society.
Is the process of mummification also called embalming?
Mummification is the preservation of the soft tissue of a body by any means, natural or artificial. Embalming is the deliberate preservation of a body for any period of time. This includes what we commonly term "the process of mummification" in Ancient Egypt
How have valleys changed?
How have valleys change over time?How have valleys change over time?How have valleys change over time?
Who discovered and invented mummification?
Mummification was practiced by the ancient Egyptians, dating back around 3500 BCE. The process was refined over time, but it is not attributed to a single individual. The Egyptians believed in the preservation of the body to ensure a successful transition to the afterlife.
How does the Moon's shape change over time?
How did the dirction of the moon change over time? How did the dirction of the moon change over time?
Change over time is referred to as?
A change over time is often referred to as a gradual change.
What are the cons of mummification?
Mummification was a burial practice in ancient Egypt. The biggest con of the practice was that it took a very long time.
Populations change over time due to the process of?
Do Friends Change Over Time?
Yes, friends do and will change over time. Every person changes over time.
What is the Egyptian process of preserving a dead body called?
It did not really have a name. It was the mummification process.
How can eutrophication change a lake over time?
how can eutrophication change a lake over time
How much has the earth change over time?
How does the hydrosphere change the earth over time
How else can islands change over time?
Islands change over time by erosion
Is acceleration the change of distance over time?
No, acceleration is the change in speed over time.
