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The deceased's brain was removed, the ancient Egyptians did not know its purpose and simply discarded it.
To prevent bloating, which could damage the mummy's skin, the liver, lungs, stomach and intestines were also removed. As the deceased would still need these in the afterlife, they were wrapped and placed in special jars called Canopic jars.
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In mummification what effect did the removed organs have on the body?
lungsintestinesliverstomach they would need them in the afterlife
How was a litter used in the mummification process?
litter was used to stuff the pharaohs corpse after the entrails have been removed
What organ was removed from the nose during the mummification process?
The Brain. Read it in a book, books never lie!
What other organs were removed during the mummification proccess in acient Egypt?
During the mummification process in ancient Egypt, several organs were removed to help preserve the body. The lungs, stomach, intestines, and liver were typically extracted and placed in canopic jars, each protected by a specific deity. The heart, however, was usually left in place, as it was believed to be the seat of the soul and essential for the afterlife judgment.
What is the Egyptian process of preserving a dead body called?
It did not really have a name. It was the mummification process.
Can the heart be removed?
Yes, it can be removed but then the Ba wont get in the body because the heart is necessary in the mummification.
What was stuffed into the body and why mummification?
Herbs were put into the body after the major organs were removed. The mummification was to preserve the body for the life the person would have in the afterlife.
In mummification what effect did the removed organs have on the body?
lungsintestinesliverstomach they would need them in the afterlife
What did the egyptians do with the person's brain for mummification?
They removed it from the deceased body, through the nose, using special tools.
How was a litter used in the mummification process?
litter was used to stuff the pharaohs corpse after the entrails have been removed
What organ was removed from the nose during the mummification process?
The Brain. Read it in a book, books never lie!
Why were the brains removed during mummification in ancient Egypt?
They thought that the brain was useless so they just tossed them
What chemical was use to emblam the organs in the mummification process?
solNitron was used in the mummification process. Certain organs (like the liver) were removed beforehand, embalmed and placed in canopic jars to be buried with the mummy.
What was the per nefer?
The per-nefer is the "house of beauty" where the internal organs are removed during the Egyptian process of mummification.
What other organs were removed and why were they?
During the mummification process in ancient Egypt, the brain, liver, lungs, and intestines were removed from the body because they were believed to be unnecessary in the afterlife. The heart, however, was left in place as it was considered the seat of wisdom and emotion.
What is the Egyptian process of preserving a dead body called?
It did not really have a name. It was the mummification process.
What is the difference between mummification and taxidermy?
In Taxidermy the skin of the animal is removed and cured. The skin is then stretched over a mannequin to reconstruct what the animal looked like in life. In Mummification while the organs are removed from the body, it is not skinned the whole body is dried out and preserved as is. The animal does not end up looking like it did in life.
