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Mummies

A mummy is the body of a person (or an animal) that has been preserved after death. Their organs (apart from the heart) are removed and placed in canopic jars. The bodies then go through a 70-day process before being wrapped in linen bandages.

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Why did ancient egyptians wrap people in bandages?

Ancient Egyptians mummify important peoples bodies because they thought that the person will need their bodies for the afterlife. They thought without the body, that person's soul would have no where to go.

Did the ancient Egyptians know about DNA that why the performed mummification on king?

in answer (as far as i know) to your question i have seen the double helix structure documented in heliography in great detail in various pyramids, furthermore and even more mind blowing is the fact that they also knew the exact position, And size (to scale anyway) of all the planets in our solar system including planet X (Niburi)

they also had no equipment of any type that could see that far

another notable fact is there use of D.M.T

also the Mayans used D.M.T also and knew things that they could not have seen by eye.

another weird connection i figured out

i therefore believe that had somthing to do with it <as both these culters spent a hell of a lot of time and effort building massive pyramids> and they both knew soo much stuff thousands upon thousands of years before we even came up with the lichenology to see the planes - there knowledge ether came from entity during dmt trip > or *aliens helped them , not much but thats all i can be in any way *sure of

What did the mummies have to do with ancient Egyptians' religion?

The ancient Egyptians thought that even after death, people had an afterlife. So they mummified their bodies after they died and prepped their tombs for a good afterlife. They gave them golden carriage's, (these items are if they were kings/pharaohs) weapons, and other decorations such as pots, tables, plates, and silver wear. They also put in precious jewels and gems so they could be rich. They gave the pharaohs special amulets, also gave them a book of the dead. The ancient Egyptians were a very religious group. They built multiple temples, and had many gods and goddesses they worshiped.

What was the importance of mummifacation?

The purpose of mummification was to keep the Egyptian ruler, his wives, and his servants, and his pets in good shape for the long, long journey to heaven. Many foods were placed near the ruler so he would not starve during the journey.

What is faroh?

A pharaoh, in ancient times, is the king of Egypt, and can only be a man.Except for Hatshepsut because her nephew was not old enough to rule. She also became the first QUEEN of Egypt.

Why do scientists study mummies?

they stidy mummies so they can fiqure out who lived in acient Egypt! if you think this is wrong im only in 6th grade

Is tar is a carcinogenic?

Yes, Tar is the common name for the resinous partially combusted particulate matter produced by the burning of tobacco, cannabis, and other plant material in the act of smoking. Tar is purportedly the most destructive component in habitual tobacco smoking, accumulating in the smoker's lungs over time and damaging them through various biochemical and mechanical processes.

Why was call the mummy?

A mummy is a body, human or animal, whose skin and organs have been preserved by either intentional or incidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold (ice mummies), very low humidity, or lack of air when bodies are submerged in bogs, so that the recovered body will not decay further if kept in cool and dry conditions.

Fiber used to make mummy cloths?

RAMIE is the fbre the used to make the cloths to wrap mummies

Why was heart weight important in Egypt?

If the heart weighs as much as the feather..then you're IN the afterlife..but it doesn't, your soul gets devoured by a god and u cannot enter the afterlife

Can Egyptian mummies be cloned?

1: no they re dead

2:it can only be done on females

3:good idea but NO

How do you wrap a turban?

bunny says you have to pin it to ur head. then u turn and turn until it is completely wrapped around ur head. then pin the end to the hat. and then u got urself a turban. i hope u use ur turban in a way to helpur head from gettin sunburned. bunny is always right u just wrap it around ur head how hard is that ------------- Sorry bunny but you is not always right, and it is not an easy thing to do if you're not used to it. The way Sikhs make their turbans is really interesting (there are many styles), and there many clips on youtube to show. More professional links on turbansdirect.com under 'how to tie a turban'.

Why are mummies made?

Egyptians made mummies because they thought that their was life after death.

How was King Tutankhamun's father like?

He changed the religion and forbidded people to whorship the first religion. He was a harsh but strong leader.

Why did they put mummy in the sarcophagus?

Initially sarcophagus were made of limestone. And they thought it helped in decomposing the flesh. Before great pyramids were made sarcophagus was used.

Who made mummies?

mummies were made by the egyptians. skilled artisans made mummies, and they were supervised by government officials llike priests. not only did the rich get mummifed
Usually Ancient Egyptian preists were the only ones aloud to mummify, with the supervision of the god Anubis (God of Enbalming)

They are called Embalmers

What did the ancient Egyptians believe the afterlife would be like?

They Egyptians belive that if you lived a good life that you would go on to live another good life. But if you lives a bad life you wold be eaten by an evil good named Sekhmet and perished

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The Ancient Egyptians believed that when one died, they would be put in a trial. Anubis would weight the heart of the deceased on a scale against a the Feather of Truth. If the heart was lighter than the feather, then that means you lived a good life and would go on through the underworld. If the deceased' heart was heavier than the feather, then they would be judged impure and evil, and be devoured by a little monster that was part hippo, crocodile and lion named Ammit. The Underworld was Not a place that one could distinguish as "Hell". It was a place where demons and devils resided, but it wasn't the average fiery depths of torture and hatred and blood, etc. that everyone thinks of when they hear "underworld". The deceased would carry the Book of the Dead through their journey through the afterlife.

Why did Egyptians mummify bodies?

The Egyptians believed in an afterlife in a different world, but one similar in many respects. They felt that the body must be preserved for an afterlife to occur.

The Egyptians mummified all bodies because they wanted all Egyptians to have a happy afterlife or life after death. Most people think that they only mummified the pharaohs but that is not the case. They just left better presents than for the non-pharaohs or peasants. They also put only the Pharaohs in elaborate tombs such as the Pyramids. They put non-pharaohs or peasants in regular casket-like containers.

How long did it take to remove the brain of a mummy?

I don't think it took very long. They had a instrument with a small hook, went up through the nose and pulled it out. My guess is less than 10 minutes.