The Egyptian Mummy Embalmer's Handbook


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Travel to the civilisation of the ancient Egyptians and discover how they embalmed their dead. Contains beautiful illustrations, a guide to Egyptian coffins, 'true or false' quizzes, and a spectacular gatefold image of the River Nile.




The Mummy


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A discussion of funerary procedures in ancient Egypt, covering mummification, burial practices, ritual texts, tombs and coffins, and other topics, and including background on Egyptian history and religion, a chart of the hieroglyphic alphabet, and other resources.




Mummy


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Using non-invasive cutting-edge technology, this exhibit by the British Museum reveals the secrets of one mummy, the priest Nesperennub, while leaving him undistubed.







Egyptian Mummies


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Andrews answers your questions about mummies, the religious beliefs which lay behind this practice, how animals came to be embalmed, and the role assumed by Egyptian mummies in European culture and mythology.