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Mummy - Wikipedia
11 Dec 2025 at 3:48am
In addition to the mummies of ancient Egypt, deliberate mummification was a feature of several ancient cultures in areas of America and Asia with very dry climates. The Spirit Cave mummies of Fallon, Nevada, in North America were accurately dated at more than 9,400 years old.

Mummy | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
9 Dec 2025 at 4:33am
There was a widespread belief that Egyptian mummies were prepared with bitumen (the word comes from the Arabic m?miyah ?bitumen?), which was supposed to have medicinal value. Throughout the Middle Ages, ?mummy,? made by pounding mummified bodies, was a standard product of apothecary shops.

Mummy History
10 Dec 2025 at 3:38pm
Mummies may not literally rise from their ancient tombs and attack, but they?re quite real and have a fascinating history.

What is a Mummy? Exploring the Science and Mystery of Preserved Bodies
11 Dec 2025 at 2:43am
Mummies are not just preserved bodies; they are preserved stories. They tell us how people once lived, what they valued, what they feared, and what they believed.

Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian Institution
11 Dec 2025 at 2:54pm
Ancient writers, modern scientists, and the mummies themselves all help us better understand the Egyptian mummification process and the culture in which it existed.

Mummification in Ancient Egypt - World History Encyclopedia
10 Dec 2025 at 2:12pm
Egyptians regularly mummified their pet cats, dogs, gazelles, fish, birds, baboons, and also the Apis bull, considered an incarnation of the divine. The funeral was a public affair at which, if one could afford them, women were hired as professional mourners.

Ancient Egypt Mummies | Mummification
10 Dec 2025 at 12:21am
Discover more about mummies in ancient Egypt, why the mummies were so important to Egyptians and how the mummification process developed over the years.

Mummy - New World Encyclopedia
11 Dec 2025 at 5:35am
Ancient Egyptians mummified cats and crocodiles as well as people. The best-known mummies are those that have been deliberately embalmed with the specific purpose of preservation, particularly those in ancient Egypt. There, not only humans but also crocodiles and cats were mummified.

British Museum
10 Dec 2025 at 1:04am
British Museum

Unveiling the Fascinating History of Mummies - Biography Host
10 Dec 2025 at 1:50pm
Explore the intriguing history of mummies, from ancient Egypt to modern pop culture. Discover their significance and unique preservation methods.



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