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What did the ancient Egyptians used to dry out the body during mummification?
they used salt
Why was the molten resins used in mummification?
Ancient Egyptians would use molten resin to stuff this material in the mummy's body during the process of mummification.
Did they remove the eyes during mummification?
Yes, the eyes were typically removed during the mummification process in ancient Egypt. The embalmers often extracted the brain and other internal organs, but they would preserve the eye sockets, sometimes filling them with materials to maintain the appearance of the face. This practice was part of the broader goal of ensuring that the deceased could see and interact in the afterlife.
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 is an Egyptian canopic jar?
they were used to preserve organs during the mummification process in ancient egypt
During mummification what was the special container called that was used to hold the intestines?
it was called an canopic jar
What was the substance used to stuff the Egyptians nostrils during the mummification process?
The substance was bee's wax.
What kind of salt is soaked in during mummification?
Natron salt was used during the mummification process in ancient Egypt. Natron is a naturally occurring mixture of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, which helped dry out the body and preserve it for the afterlife.
Why was mummification usually used only for pharaoh?
It wasn't. Mummification was used by anyone who could afford it and for animals.
What happens to the soul during mummification?
Nothing happened to the soul during mummification, it was necessary to ensure the body of the deceased did not decompose and mummification was a ritual to prepare the soul for what was ahead in the journey into the Duat to the ancient Egyptian way of mind.
What was the only organ left in during the mummification?
The heart.
Agents used for mummification?
natron
