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Why did Egyptians perform mummification?
Why did Egyptians perform mummification?
- To study the organs of the deceased
- To punish the dead for their sins
- To prepare the body for the afterlife (correct)
- To prevent the spread of disease
What was the purpose of placing amulets between the bandages during mummification?
What was the purpose of placing amulets between the bandages during mummification?
- To protect the deceased on their journey (correct)
- To improve the appearance of the mummy
- To serve as currency in the afterlife
- To make the mummy heavier
Which of these was NOT typically placed inside the sarcophagus?
Which of these was NOT typically placed inside the sarcophagus?
- Food
- Clothing
- Aromatic herbs (correct)
- Figurines of servants
What was the purpose of the paintings and incantations on the exterior of the sarcophagus?
What was the purpose of the paintings and incantations on the exterior of the sarcophagus?
Besides the Egyptians, what does the content indicate about mummification practices?
Besides the Egyptians, what does the content indicate about mummification practices?
Flashcards
Afterlife Belief
Afterlife Belief
The Egyptian belief in life after death and the importance of preserving the body.
Mummification
Mummification
The process of preserving a body for the afterlife in ancient Egypt.
Natron
Natron
A type of salt used during the drying process of mummification.
Canopic Jars
Canopic Jars
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Sarcophagus
Sarcophagus
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Study Notes
The Journey to the Afterlife
- Egyptians believed in life after death and needed to preserve bodies
- Mummification was a method to prevent decomposition
- Anubis was the god associated with mummification
- Afterlife was similar to life, so activities were included in tombs
- Scenes and sculptures showed daily activities like farming, carpentry
Mummification Process
- Embalmers removed internal organs (except heart) and placed them in canopic jars
- Body was dried in natron (sodium carbonate) for 40 days
- Body washed and stuffed; wrapped in bandages with aromatic herbs and amulets
- Body placed in a sarcophagus with afterlife items like food, clothes, and figurines
Sarcophagus and Decorations
- Sarcophagus was covered with paintings of gods and incantations
- Protections for the deceased on their journey to the afterlife
- Important for the journey and the afterlife
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