1001 Space Earth Nature History First Civilisations Ancient Egypt Biblical Times Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Chinese, Japanese Civilisations Indian Civilisation African Civilisation The Early Americas The Rise of Islam The Middle Ages The Renaissance Civil War and Revolution The Industrial Revolution Two World Wars 20th-century Achievements Human World Science and Technology

What is a mummy? A mummy is a body that has been preserved so that it will last forever. The ancient Egyptians believed that if a person's body was preserved, he or she would continue living in the next world. When a king died, surgeons cut open the body, removed the organs, and dried the body and preserved it with oils. It was then wrapped in bandages and placed in a coffin. The process of mummification   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Ancient Egypt