Why Were Members of the Ancient Egyptian Elite Mummified, and How Did the Mummification Process Change From the Old Kingdom to the Graeco-Roman Period?
Introduction The ancient Egyptian elite believed in the afterlife and wanted to preserve their bodies for eternity. Mummification was the process of preserving the body after death. The deceased’s soul was believed to return to the body and reanimate it in the afterlife. The mummification process involves removing the internal organs and treating the body ... Read More
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