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How did the Egyptians mummify people?
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The Egyptians believed that preserving the body was necessary to ensure the deceased's safe passage into the afterlife. To mummify a person, the Egyptians would first remove the internal organs, which were placed in jars known as Canopic Jars. The body was then dried out using natron, a naturally occurring salt. It was then wrapped in several layers of linen and sealed with a type of resin. Lastly, amulets were placed on the mummy for protection.