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In ancient Egypt, the following things were commonly done to preserve corpses:

* Soft tissue and organs would be removed, because they decompose quickly. * Bodies would dried over a varying course of time in a substance called "natron" and it's attributes were similar to salt. This didn't wasn't practiced until the Middle Kingdom, however. (Before, the heat of the desert was relied upon) * Mummies would be wrapped in linen to keep out invading organisms (insects, etc)

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