The Mummification Process | Treasures of ancient Egypt

The ancient Egyptians developed a sophisticated method to preserve a dead body for the afterlife (Mummification). First, the internal organs were removed and all moisture from the body was eliminated. Next, the body was wrapped with long strips of linen, and then covered with a large linen cloth. Follow the steps of the mummification process in this short animation about the Romano-Egyptian mummy Herakleides. Welcome to Mahmoud Younes - Egyptologist, offical Facebook Page. | Mahmoud Younes - Egy

The process of mummification in ancient Egypt was not only a religious but also a highly skilled procedure, aimed at preserving the deceased for eternity. Central to this ritual was the careful removal of the brain, which the Egyptians did not consider crucial for the afterlife. Instead, they believed the heart was the seat of intelligence and emotion. The technique involved breaking the thin bone at the nose's base and then meticulously removing the brain tissue with a long, hooked instrument.