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Mummification is named after the process of preserving bodies, which resembles the word "mummy," derived from the Arabic term "mumiya," meaning "bitumen" or "asphalt," as ancient Egyptians used natural resins and oils that had a similar dark color. The practice aimed to prepare the deceased for the afterlife by preventing decay, allowing the body to remain intact for eternity. This preservation was integral to Egyptian beliefs about life after death, where the physical body was essential for the soul's survival.

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