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HistoryAncient Egyptusually ages 7–9

Mummification Step by Step

Describe the step-by-step process of mummification: the body was washed, internal organs were removed and placed in canopic jars, the body was dried with natron salt for 40 days, then wrapped in linen bandages with amulets tucked between the layers, and finally placed in a decorated coffin (sarcophagus)

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If your child is asked how the ancient Egyptians made a mummy, can they describe the main steps — like removing organs, drying the body, and wrapping it in bandages?

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Egyptian Gods and the Afterlifeages 5–7Mummification process builds on knowing about afterlife beliefs and tomb treasures
Vocabulary: ancient egyptages 5–9Describing mummification requires 'natron', 'canopic jar', 'sarcophagus', 'linen' vocabulary
Egyptian Gods and Goddessesages 7–9Mummification involves prayers to specific gods like Anubis
Skeletons & Musclesages 7–8Knowledge of the body's internal organs helps children understand which organs were removed and preserved in canopic jars during mummification
Mummification Step by Stepthis skill · ages 7–9
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Judgement of the Deadages 9–11Weighing of heart and Book of Dead builds on mummification process

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