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With the use of natron salt, resins, oils, and false eyes, ancient Egyptians perfected preservation. Some mummies still show recognizable features over 3,000 years later.


Discover how ancient Egyptians preserved the dead through sacred mummification rituals to achieve immortality and journey into the afterlife.

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