2. What is a Mummy?
A dead person saved after death
Egyptians wrapped it in cloth
They preserved the body for afterlife
3. Who got Mummified?
Pharaohs and wealthy people
Because they were more important
And they could pay for the funeral
4. The Process
The body was washed
Organs were removed
The Body was filled with stuffing
Body dried with natron on it
After 40-50 days the stuffing was removed
Body was wrapped in linen
5. The Funeral
Mummy was placed in sarcophagus
Brought out of embalming tent to tomb
People hired to cry and throw dust in hair
6. Connections From The
Past
Sarcophagus vs. coffins
Rich vs. everybody
Pyramid vs. cemetery
Wrapped vs. unwrapped
Jewels vs. no jewels
7. References
Website: Ancient Egypt Woodlands Junior
How are Mummies Made?
Ancient Egypt by Jack Manter
The Book of Ancient Egypt by Jimmy Dunn
Egypt by Clare Stagger
