Egyptian mummification

Egyptian mummification was a detailed process aimed at preserving the body for the afterlife. It involved removing internal organs, which were often stored in special containers called canopic jars, and then drying the body with natron salt to prevent decay. The skin and flesh were preserved, and the body was wrapped in linen bandages, sometimes with charms and amulets. The process reflected religious beliefs about life after death, ensuring the person’s spirit could recognize and continue to exist in the afterlife. Mummification was a complex, highly ritualized tradition reserved mostly for royalty and the elite.