For the Egyptians it diddnt take a half hour it took 70 days
2, embalming & wrapping the body
Egyptians do not do this and this is not even a common stereotype. Most Egyptians cut their nails similar to Western custom.
this long process of embalming the dead was an extravagance reserved for pharaohs, whose mummies were placed in opulent tombs or pyramids along with riches, foods, furnishings, and anything else to comfort them in the afterlife.
Long ago Egyptians believed that there was a next life in which they can not die. Now they would believe the same thing as you.
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embalming fluid is used to preserve the body for the funeral and after a weeks after burial the body will decompose.
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The embalming process does not take days. In consideration it depends on the case you are working with but it usually takes around 3 hours. Could be longer or shorter. But not days.
2, embalming & wrapping the body
the egyptians wasin the year ad
Sorbitol is used in embalming as a humectant, which helps to retain moisture in tissues and prevent them from drying out during the embalming process. It aids in the preservation of the body by enhancing the effectiveness of formaldehyde and other embalming chemicals. Additionally, sorbitol can improve the overall appearance of the embalmed body, making it look more lifelike. Its use contributes to the long-term preservation of the remains for viewing or burial.
No, Egyptians have naturally long eyelashes.
How long did the natural agricultural rhythm of the ancient Egyptians survive?
Egyptians do not do this and this is not even a common stereotype. Most Egyptians cut their nails similar to Western custom.
The popularity of embalming folks increased during the American Civi War when the dead were often shipped long distances home for burial. Dead folks tend to stink and the embalming kept the stench down. Prior to that a lot of cultures preserved their dead the Peruvians, Chinese and Egyptians are good examples. Generally this was tied to the belief that a good looking corpse was better received in the afterlife. In today's world some religions and cultural groups do not allow embalming. Most main stream North Americans opt for it along with the cosmetic program. The general thought is that you should look "good" in your coffin. There is no health reason to be embalmed. Embalming can lead to problem with groundwater near cemetaries. The chemicals used can leach out as the body decomposes. This problem has been reduced as the funeral industry moved away from asenic based embalming fluids. Recently a display called "BODIES The Exhibiton has been on tour. It features embalmed corpses in various positions. This is a specialized form of embalming using plastics and polymers
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