1. Who’s Your Mummy?
Mummy- a dead person or animal that has been preserved accidentally by nature or intentionally by people

2. Embalming Process of intentionally preserving a body with chemicals
Process of decay is a natural one that is caused by bacteria, protists, fungi,and small animals
If preserved, these organisms cannot live on it, therefore body does not rot

3. Preparing for the trip Ancient Egyptians often mummified their dead
Spent much time in perfecting the science of embalming
Embalming bodies took up to 70 days to complete
Early tries included organs wrapped in cloth and was not effective.

4. Hooks and Jars Brain was removed with metal hook through the nose
All others except heart and kidneys were removed through a cut in the abdomen and placed in jars
Empty cavity was refilled with linen cloth or sawdust

5. Preservation
Body put in natron (sodium carbonate) until the tissues were dry
Gave the body wrinkled leathery appearance
Body removed from natron, washed and rub with oils to soften the skin
Dried body was wrapped in many layers of linen cloth

6. Investigations
Use MRI, Cat scans and x-rays to look inside without disturbing the mummy
Can determine age, sex, and cause of death