What did they do when a pharaoh died?

Egyptian royals received the utmost care at the time of their death and burial. Since pharaohs were believed to be the incarnation of god on earth, they were granted special considerations that continued into the afterlife. read more

Before any pharaoh could be buried, the tomb had to first be prepared. The tomb was the vessel that held both the pharaoh and all his possessions so the journey to the afterlife would be as comfortable as possible for the fallen leader. read more

last pharaoh died about 2000 years ago. when he did, he was mummified. the soft organs were removed from his body (some bottled, some discarded) the remains, mostly muscle & bone, was dried (mainly with natron) then he was wrapped in linen, put in a sarcophagus and buried- normally in a pyramid, sometimes in a cave. read more