Unraveling the Mysteries of Mummification

Mummification is the complete dehydration of all body tissue which results in the preservation of the body.

In extremely dry, hot areas, a cadaver will mummify in about a year and remain in this condition for several years if undisturbed by animals or insects due to the evaporation of body fluid.

Mummification is observed in warm countries where evaporation of body fluid takes place earlier and faster than decomposition, such as in deserts like Egypt.

<p>The principles involved in artificial mummification are the acceleration of the evaporation of the tissue fluid of the body before the actual onset of decomposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The kinds of mummification mentioned are natural mummification and artificial mummification.</p> Signup and view all the answers