Egyptian Mummification by Endia Mann

Purpose of Egyptian Mummification Mummification was the process of embalming a dead body in the belief that the body would be necessary in the Ancient Egyptian afterlife.

Mummification 70 Day Rule The mummification process lasted for a period of 70 days.The 70 day rule applied to all classes of Egyptians rich or poor. 15 days spent on cleansing and purification 40 days drying period 15 days wrapping, bandaging and painting

Step 1: The priests would hire someone to make an incision on the left side of the body, because they thought it was a sin to cut the body. The internal organs were removed except the heart and kidneys.

Step 2: The priests used a long hook, inserted in the nostril to remove the brains.

Step 3: The organs were stored in canopic jars which were buried with the mummy.

Step 4: The outer body and the cavity were packed with natron, which absorbed the moisture. The body was then placed on a slanted board to dry for 40 days.

Step 5: The body was then re-washed with the water of the Nile,oils, and spices. Priests used the water of the Nile to purify the body. The oils and spices were used to eliminate the smell of rotting flesh.

Step 6: The body was then wrapped in many layers of linen coated with resin.

Conclusion: The Egyptians’ purpose for mummification was to keep the soul alive and make sure they had a clear path to the Afterlife.

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