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Review & FAQ:

  • What was Egyptian mummification?
    • Egyptian mummification was a funerary process in which the organs of the dead were removed and the body wrapped in strips of linen cloth.
  • Why did the ancient Egyptians practice mummification?
    • The process was done to ease the path to the afterlife for ancient Egyptians, but also had the secondary effect of preserving the dead with astonishing success.
  • What can scientists learn from mummification?
    • The preservation of mummies allows scientists and historians to discern a great deal about the lives of these ancient humans.
  • What can visitors see at the Mummification Museum?
    • At the Mummification Museum in Luxor City, visitors can see both human and animal mummies, tools used for the mummification process, and even some of the items commonly buried with the dead.

Mummification Museum, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Mummification Museum
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