everyday lives of the Egyptians. Significantly, chemical analysis of mummies shows how embalmers used a host of highly effective antimicrobial and antifungal materials to preserve the bodies and provide safe transport to the afterlife. Mummy methods. Research to date shows that Egyptian mummification was carried out in. read more
The mummification of bodies was an important part of their entombing process, and their methods and preservation chemicals grew more sophisticated as ancient Egyptians acquired the experience and the resources to master the techniques. read more