- Mummy - Wikipedia
In addition to the mummies of ancient Egypt, deliberate mummification was a feature of several ancient cultures in areas of America and Asia with very dry climates The Spirit Cave mummies of Fallon, Nevada, in North America were accurately dated at more than 9,400 years old
- Mummy | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica
There was a widespread belief that Egyptian mummies were prepared with bitumen (the word comes from the Arabic mūmiyah ‘bitumen’), which was supposed to have medicinal value Throughout the Middle Ages, “mummy,” made by pounding mummified bodies, was a standard product of apothecary shops
- Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian Institution
Ancient writers, modern scientists, and the mummies themselves all help us better understand the Egyptian mummification process and the culture in which it existed
- Mummy History
Mummies may not literally rise from their ancient tombs and attack, but they’re quite real and have a fascinating history
- What is a Mummy? Exploring the Science and Mystery of Preserved Bodies
Mummies are not just preserved bodies; they are preserved stories They tell us how people once lived, what they valued, what they feared, and what they believed
- Ancient Egypt Mummies | Mummification
Discover more about mummies in ancient Egypt, why the mummies were so important to Egyptians and how the mummification process developed over the years
- Mummification in Ancient Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
Egyptians regularly mummified their pet cats, dogs, gazelles, fish, birds, baboons, and also the Apis bull, considered an incarnation of the divine The funeral was a public affair at which, if one could afford them, women were hired as professional mourners
- Mummy - New World Encyclopedia
Ancient Egyptians mummified cats and crocodiles as well as people The best-known mummies are those that have been deliberately embalmed with the specific purpose of preservation, particularly those in ancient Egypt There, not only humans but also crocodiles and cats were mummified
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