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Yes, mummification (as in the ancient Egyptians) is when a body is preserved in such a way that it doesn't decay.

"Mummified" means "preserved from decay" in some way, either natural or artificial. Decay is the overall breakdown or destruction of biological material, and usually destroys soft tissue such as skin. However, mummification means that the skin or outer layer is less affected. This typically occurs through drying, or the application of chemicals that prevent bacterial action.

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What is call a decayed building?

A decayed building may be referred to as a derelict building, a dilapidated structure, or an abandoned property in a state of disrepair.


Is it legal in the US to be mummified?

Yes, it is legal in the US to be mummified. However, the process of mummification is usually performed for scientific or historical purposes and not typically offered as a service for the general public.


Was Iras and Charmion mummified when buried with Cleopatra?

It's possible that the two slaves were mummified, as it is thought that they were buried with Cleopatra. However they have not found Cleo's tomb so we don't know for certain.It's possible that the two slaves were mummified, as it is thought that they were buried with Cleopatra. However they have not found Cleo's tomb so we don't know for certain.It's possible that the two slaves were mummified, as it is thought that they were buried with Cleopatra. However they have not found Cleo's tomb so we don't know for certain.It's possible that the two slaves were mummified, as it is thought that they were buried with Cleopatra. However they have not found Cleo's tomb so we don't know for certain.It's possible that the two slaves were mummified, as it is thought that they were buried with Cleopatra. However they have not found Cleo's tomb so we don't know for certain.It's possible that the two slaves were mummified, as it is thought that they were buried with Cleopatra. However they have not found Cleo's tomb so we don't know for certain.It's possible that the two slaves were mummified, as it is thought that they were buried with Cleopatra. However they have not found Cleo's tomb so we don't know for certain.It's possible that the two slaves were mummified, as it is thought that they were buried with Cleopatra. However they have not found Cleo's tomb so we don't know for certain.It's possible that the two slaves were mummified, as it is thought that they were buried with Cleopatra. However they have not found Cleo's tomb so we don't know for certain.


Why was Eva peron's body mummified?

Eva Perón's body was embalmed and mummified in order to preserve her remains as a symbol of her legacy and importance to the Argentine people. It allowed for her body to be displayed in public for many years as a kind of shrine.


Why are mummified remains found in arid regions?

Mummified remains are found in arid regions because the dry climate helps to naturally desiccate and preserve the body. The lack of moisture inhibits bacterial and fungal growth, slowing decomposition. Additionally, the low humidity levels and high temperatures in arid regions contribute to the preservation of the remains.

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What difference is there between mummified and decayed?

Decayed is when the Skin has gone away, and its mainly just the bones. Mummifed is with still some skin, but most of its gone away.


Why people were mummified?

The acient egyptians began burying there dead in coffins to pertect them from wild animals in the desert. However , they realised that bodies placed in coffins decayed when they were not exposed to the hot, dry sand of the desert.


What is the difference in mummifying and mummy?

Mummifying is when you make something a mummy. A mummy is something that has already been mummified.


A 7 letter word for not preserved?

Decayed.


What is a sentence for mummified?

We have found a mummified body in the desert.Because he was mummified, he was also rather well preserved.


What types of animals were also mummified?

The people that were mummified had their pets mummified, also.


What rhymes with mummified?

Terrified rhymes with mummified


What experiment can I do for a science fair and my topic is where do plants go when they die and the decomposers?

Well, you can have 2 transparent containers. The first one contains soil with recently dead plants, (not decayed) the container includes worms and you can show how worms help in decaying plants. The other one can have previously decayed plants so that the spectators can see the difference between them.


Were wild animals mummified in Egypt?

yes wild animals were mummified


How old was Cleopatra when she was mummified?

Cleopatra was 39yrs. and 10 months when she was mummified


How was a person mummified?

The ancient Egyptians kings when they passed away were mummified.


What is the difference between coal and oil and natural gas?

Coal is a solid fossil fuel formed from decayed plants, while oil is a liquid fossil fuel made from decayed marine organisms, and natural gas is a gaseous fossil fuel formed in a similar way to oil but with different components. Each fuel has different energy densities, environmental impacts, and uses.