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A mummy's 'coffin' is called a sarcophagus.
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What are mummies buried in?
Mummies are typically buried in sarcophagi, which are stone coffins often decorated with intricate carvings and inscriptions. The sarcophagi are placed in tombs or burial chambers to protect the mummies from decay and preserve them for the afterlife.
What objects were put into an Egyptian tomb?
there were hireogliphics,coffins mummies'
Where do the put mummies?
Depending on wealth, a series of coffins, then a sarcophagus, then a tomb.
Where do egyptians put the mummies?
Depending on wealth, a series of coffins, then a sarcophagus, then a tomb.
The number of coffins in which tutankahmens mummy was place?
he was placed in 4 coffins
What do mummies coffins say?
normally, heiroglyphics, pictures of gods, proctectice spells, and scarab beetles.
What are facts about about mummies?
cat mummies were placed with mice to keep them from getting lonely
How do Mummies stay in their coffins and not turn to dust?
The process of making a mummy required the removal of vital organs, stuffing the body with dried herbs and other things, letting it dry and then wrapping it. It was placed in a coffin within a coffin. All of this preserves the body and makes it last longer through time. The process of mummification involves drying the body so mold and bacteria will not cause it to decompose. That is whey Egyptian mummies last in their coffins and do not turn to dust.
What kinds of coffins were made for mummies?
It depends on the status of the person in life, but royals, such as pharaohs and queens would have sarcophagus (Egyptian coffins) made of valuable minerals like gold and various types of marbles. It was not uncommon for royals to have coffins en crested with jewels.
What is placed in coffins in ancient china when someone dies?
money
What is a group of mummies called?
a group of mummies is called a festival
What are the magical figures placed in between layers of the mummies?
amulets
