Mummification Process
Like the majority of the wealthy and royal population in ancient Egypt, Tutankhamun was mummified. Mummification was considered essential for the spiritual part of someone's body to continue on into the afterlife. Tutankhamun's mummy has never left the Valley of Kings, since his mummification. When he died, there were many pieces of jewelry found inside his body. British archaeologist, Howard Carter discovered his tomb on November 4, 1922. Tutankhamun's tomb is now protected by climate-control to make sure nothing happens to his mummy.
How to Mummify
1. They laid the body in a bed of natron, a combination of salt and baking soda to dry out the flesh. This material was also stuffed
into the body cavity.
2. Then, resins were applied to the leathery skin to soften it.
3. The brain was removed through the nostrils because they didn't know the importance of the it and believed that it wasn't important. A long, metal hook was used to pull it out.
4. The lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines were removed through an "surgery" in the left side of the body. They would cut a hole in the left side of the body, so they could see inside. Each of these organs were dried in salts, then smeared with oils. After this, they were wrapped. Finally, they were put in a solid, gold coffin.
5. Golden cylinders were put over the king's fingers and toes
2. Then, resins were applied to the leathery skin to soften it.
3. The brain was removed through the nostrils because they didn't know the importance of the it and believed that it wasn't important. A long, metal hook was used to pull it out.
4. The lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines were removed through an "surgery" in the left side of the body. They would cut a hole in the left side of the body, so they could see inside. Each of these organs were dried in salts, then smeared with oils. After this, they were wrapped. Finally, they were put in a solid, gold coffin.
5. Golden cylinders were put over the king's fingers and toes