during the process of mummification important organs were placed in separate containers called canopic jars.
during the process of mummification important organs were placed in separate containers called canopic jars.
during the process of mummification important organs were place in separate containers called?
canopic jars
the process of mummification was available for anyone who could afford it. it was believed that even those who could not afford this process could still enjoy the afterlife with the right reciting of spells. mummification existed in three different processes, ranging from most expensive, moderately expensive, and most simplistic, or cheapest. the most classic, common, and most expensive method of mummification dates back to the 18th dynasty. the first step was to remove the internal organs and liquid so that the body would not decay. the embalmers took out the brain through a process named excerebration by inserting a metal hook through the nostril, breaking through it into the brain. they removed as much as they could with the hook, and the rest they liquefied with drugs and drained out. they threw out the brain because they thought that the heart did all the thinking. the next step was to remove the internal organs, the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines, and place them in canopic jars with lids shaped like the heads of the protective deities, the four sons of horus: imsety, hapy, duamutef, and qebhseneuf. imsety was human-headed, and guarded the liver; hapy was ape-headed, and guarded the lungs; duamutef was jackel-headed, and guarded the stomach; qebhseneuf was hawk-headed, and guarded the small and large intestines. sometimes the four canopic jars were placed into a canopic chest, and buried with the mummified body. a canopic chest resembled a "miniature coffin" and was intricately painted. the ancient egyptians believed that by burying the deceased with their organs, they may rejoin with them in the afterlife. other times, the organs were cleaned and cleansed, and then returned into the body. the body cavity was then rinsed and cleaned with wine and an array of spices. the body was sewn up with aromatic plants and spices left inside. the heart stayed in the body, because in the hall of judgment, it would be weighed against the feather of ma'at. after the body was washed with wine, it was stuffed with bags of natron. the dehydration process took 40 days.
ancient egyptian funerary practices
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the cups board is constructed from ten containers: eight small containers called cups and two large containers called pots. in addition to these, 80 beans are needed. traditionally, the game is played with odds and ends, jars, drinking cups and assorted items serving as the beans.









































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