Mummy - Wikipedia
A mummy is a dead human or an animal whose soft tissues and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack of air, so that the recovered body does not decay further if kept in cool and dry conditions.
Mummy History
Sep 21, 2017 · A mummy is a person or animal whose body has been dried or otherwise preserved after death. When people think of a mummy, they often envision the early Hollywood-era...
Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian Institution
The methods of embalming, or treating the dead body, that the ancient Egyptians used is called mummification. Using special processes, the Egyptians removed all moisture from the body, leaving only a dried form that would not easily decay. It was important in their religion to preserve the dead body in as life-like a manner as possible.
Mummy | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
Mummy, body embalmed, naturally preserved, or treated for burial with preservatives after the manner of the ancient Egyptians. The process varied from age to age in Egypt, but it always involved removing the internal organs (though in a late …
7 famous mummies and secrets they've revealed about the …
Jul 20, 2022 · Mummies, and the objects entombed with them, reveal what people found important, their spiritual symbols, and what they believed happened after death.
Mummification in Ancient Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
Feb 14, 2017 · The practice of mummifying the dead began in ancient Egypt c. 3500 BCE. The English word mummy comes from the Latin mumia which is derived from the Persian mum...
Egyptian death and afterlife: mummies - British Museum
This gallery explores death and the afterlife, something which held particular significance and meaning for the ancient Egyptians. Mummification, magic and ritual are investigated through the objects on display here.
The Mummification Process: How Ancient Egyptians Preserved …
Mar 9, 2021 · This process began long before a person’s death, and involved the storage of items that one may need in the afterlife, such as furniture, clothing, food and valuables. Though the practice of mummification began in Egypt around 2600 B.C., only pharaohs were initially entitled to …
The origins of mummification in ancient Egypt - Australian …
What is a ‘mummy’? The word ‘mummy’ refers to the dead body of a person or an animal that has not decayed due to specific natural or artificial conditions. The word itself is derived from the Persian/Arabic word mummiya, meaning ‘tar’ or ‘bitumen’.
Egyptian mummies - British Museum
Main navigation. — Classroom resource: How were mummies made? — Visit resource: Nebamun: what can you learn from an Egyptian tomb? A selection of gallery activities looking at the materials, techniques, rituals and beliefs of mummification.