They are embalmed bodies of the deceased Pharaohs. Wrapped in resin soaked bandages. They are remarkably well preserved for the 5000 years since the beginning of the First Dynasty.
Scroll down in the Ramesses link to see a great shot of his mummified head. He's not ready for an appearance on Oprah, but he is well preserved I'd say, considering his age.
I cannot really explain so you should search Google images. It looks kind of like a brown colored skeleton wrapped in brown linen, which means it is well preserved.
Like my teacher Mrs. Gregory
As some mummies have been identified as Egyptian queens, yes.
2 unidentified, non-royal mummies.
Nothing; they are dead.
Theree are some mummies in the Valley of the Kings/ Queens and others are in some of Egypt's museums.
They were buried in large pyramids
As some mummies have been identified as Egyptian queens, yes.
no one. the mummies are dead.
Mummies of pharaohs.
Egyptian times...
2 unidentified, non-royal mummies.
Egyptian. Also considered to be the "classic" mummy. There have been ice mummies found in Siberia, bog mummies in the UK, Incan mummies in Peru, even modern mummies like that of Rosalia Lombardo or Vladimir Lenin. But Egypt has what is the traditional concept of mummies.
linen
Nothing; they are dead.
lots of mummies
Mummies are typically found buried in tombs, such as in Ancient Egypt where they were placed in elaborate burial chambers with various artifacts and goods for the afterlife. Different cultures and civilizations throughout history have also practiced mummification and burial in various ways, often in special crypts or designated burial sites.
Over 70 million
the dody is emdalmed