Parts of the mummy
What were mummies rapped in?
Mummies were rapped in linen.
Who was the first ancient egyptian mummy?
Lady Rai
How did Egyptains remove the brain?
Through the nose using a hook
What did Egyptains put the the mummies' tombs?
They put jewlery and other precious items in their tombs.
What were mummies stuffed with?
They were stuffed with natron packets. When the body dried out completely, they took the packets out.
Why is King Tut so famous?
King Tut is well known for his tomb containing fabulous treasures.
How long did the mummification process take?
It took 70 days to complete
What happened in the afterlife?
Ancient Egyptains believed that the afterlife was similar to the living world
Did ancient egyptains keep the brain inside the mummy?
No, they thought it was useless.
Where did the mummy "Ginger" gets its name from?
Nicknamed for its red hair.
Where did Egyptains put the organs?
They put the organs in 4 canopic jars.
Did egyptains believe in gods?
What 4 organs did they put in canopic jars?
The lungs, liver, intestines and stomach.
What animals were mummified?
Cats, ibis, hawks, snakes, crocodiles and dogs were mummified.
What tools did egyptains use?
Knives, hooks and funnels were used to mummify.
Did egyptains pray?
Yes, rituals such as prayer and offerings were provided to the gods to gain their favor.
What were mummies soaked in?
They were soaked in natron, to dry out the body.
Mummy fact
The heart was left in the body because it was considered to be the center of intelligence.
Who mummified ancient egyptains?
Priests and doctors mummified them.
Religion Fact
Gods were often represented by animals like crocodiles, rams, lions and cats.