How did the Egyptians mummify bodies?

Hannagan/Cocheo/Folino

6^th Grade Social Studies

The Process

It was a two step process. Read through the information it at

(A) http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/mummies/story/main.html and list the details involved in each step. It is important for you to learn the process so when you try it yourself you know what to do.

Trying the Skill

(B) http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/launch_gms_mummy_maker.shtml

Enter the website listed above. Try your skill as an embalmer as you prepare the body of Ramose, officer to the king, for burial.

How did you fare?

What does the mummification process tell us about the culture of the ancient Egyptians?