Mummy - Wikipedia
A mummy is a dead human or an animal whose soft tissues and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack of air, so that the recovered body does not decay further if kept in cool and dry conditions.
Mummy History
Sep 21, 2017 · A mummy is a person or animal whose body has been dried or otherwise preserved after death. When people think of a mummy, they often envision the early Hollywood-era...
Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian Institution
The methods of embalming, or treating the dead body, that the ancient Egyptians used is called mummification. Using special processes, the Egyptians removed all moisture from the body, leaving only a dried form that would not easily decay. It was important in their religion to preserve the dead body in as life-like a manner as possible.
Mummy | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 19, 2024 · Mummy, body embalmed, naturally preserved, or treated for burial with preservatives after the manner of the ancient Egyptians. The process varied from age to age in Egypt, but it always involved removing the internal organs (though in a late period they were replaced after treatment), treating the.
Mummification in Ancient Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
Feb 14, 2017 · The practice of mummifying the dead began in ancient Egypt c. 3500 BCE. The English word mummy comes from the Latin mumia which is derived from the Persian mum...
Mummies Around the World—Dried, Smoked, or Thrown in a Bog
Jan 18, 2016 · Though Egypt's mummies are perhaps the most famous, cultures around the world have found creative ways to preserve their dead. Here are a few of world's mummies, including some you may not have...
Egyptian death and afterlife: mummies - British Museum
This gallery explores death and the afterlife, something which held particular significance and meaning for the ancient Egyptians. Mummification, magic and ritual are investigated through the objects on display here.