Mummification


The Ancient Egyptians loved life but were firm believers in the afterlife. It was necessary to prepare the body for the journey to the afterlife and for a new life. This was a very important process.

 

As you investigate mummification, keep these questions in mind.


Check out this site to see one of the greatest finds of Acient Egyptian treasures. She's a real MUMMY!

 

Try your hand at mummification.  Here are two different interacive websites to try. The first takes you to an interactive website where you go through the process of making a mummy.

 

This second site takes you to an interactive website where you must complete the process successfully or risk the wrath of your master. Remember what you learned during your first mummification to complete the second.

 

Check out this student-made video on mummification.

 

Watch this claymation video to learn about mummification.

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Egyptians had an elaborate method and ritual of mummifying a Pharaoh.  Watch the video below.

 

Your tasks:

 

Task #1 - Making a parchment

 

 

Task #2 - Creating a canopic jar