Our new topic in Year 5 this term is the Ancient Egyptians. We are learning about why they were significant.
This week we have learnt lots about Ancient Egyptian beliefs, such as mummification and the after-life.
Here is what we learnt about the process of Mummification (the process through which the body was preserved).
Then, as a class we “mummified” Myles!
First, you take out all the organs – lungs, stomach, brain and intestines – except for the heart.
Next, add natron salt, which helps to preserve the skin and flesh. It takes 40 days for the body to fully dry out!
Before the mummy is transferred to the tomb, you must add special amulets, jewellery and shabtis dolls to protect the body from evil.
Finally, the mummy is transferred to coffin and laid to rest in the sarcophagus inside the secret tomb
And that is how you mummify a body!