The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Canopic Jars The insides of the body, including the brain, were placed in decorated jars. These were buried with the body.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Preparing for the Next World