Mummification-Egypt

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What is mummification?

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The process of preserving a body for the afterlife, commonly practiced in ancient Egypt.

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Why did the Egyptians mummify bodies?

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They believed that the soul had a body to return to in the next life.

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What were magical amulets used for in mummification?

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They were placed in the mummy wrappings to protect the body and help the soul reach the afterlife.

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What organs were placed in canopic jars during mummification?

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Liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines.

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Which organ was left in the body during mummification?

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The heart, believed to be the center of intelligence.

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What is the significance of the heart in ancient Egyptian beliefs?

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The heart was thought to be the center of intelligence and emotions, and it was weighed against a feather in the afterlife.

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What materials were commonly used in the mummification process?

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Natron (a type of salt), oils, and resins were used to dry and preserve the body.

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What is the role of canopic jars?

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Canopic jars were used to store and protect the internal organs removed during mummification.

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What is natron?

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A naturally occurring salt used in the mummification process to dry out the body.

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What is the afterlife in ancient Egyptian belief?

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A continuation of existence after death, where the soul would live on in another realm.

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