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What was writing used for in Ancient Rome?
Writing was used in ancient times for the same reasons it is used today---to communicate to preserve and to educate.
How are the dead embalmed today?
The way that the dead are embalmed today is vastly different from how the dead were handled in ancient times. Now, the bodies are drained of blood and chemicals such as formaldehyde and other substances are injected into the blood vessels to preserve the body.
What sort of items don't preserve from ancient times?
Organic substances such as food, cloth, leather and wood.
Elements that were known in ancient times have a chemical symbol in an ancient language what is the language?
Often Latin.
Is cryogenics a new form of mummification?
Cryogenics involves preserving bodies or tissues at very low temperatures, typically in the hope that future technology may be able to revive them. Mummification, on the other hand, is a process used in ancient times to preserve bodies through desiccation and embalming. While both involve preserving bodies, they are different methods with different goals.
Which material did the ancient Chinese believe to have magical properties and perserve the dead?
The ancient Chinese believed that jade had magical properties. In ancient Chinese times, jade was used to preserve the dead.
What is an agnus castus?
An agnus casus is a tree, Latin name Vitex agnus-castus, believed in ancient times to preserve chastity.
Why people preserve dead bodies?
They did this so that the bodies wouldn't dry up and rot away.
Did the Ancient Romans mummify their dead?
No. The ancient Greeks believed in a completely different group of Gods then the ancient Egyptians. In Greek culture, the tradition was to sprinkle dust on the deceased and place a coin under their tongue for passage on the river Styx to get to the underworld. It was considered complete disrespect to the Gods if a family did not do this and the deceased's soul would not be allowed into the underworld and be left to wander around for all eternity.
Why was salt an important trade item in ancient times?
Salt was important in ancient times, because importing and exporting before modern transportation was difficult to impossible. Salt was not found everywhere, so if you got your hands on some, you could enjoy or sell it. It was and still is used to preserve foods. It still is a very important item. AS one of the five tastes you are bone with is for salt. You can not live without salt.
Who was the first person to find the chemical arsenic?
Arsenic has been known about since ancient times, so there is no record of who 'found' it.
What is first chemical element discovered?
The first chemical element to be discovered was gold. It has been known to humans since ancient times due to its distinctive physical properties and rarity.
