When we hear the word "mummy", we immediately imagine ancient Egypt and the pyramids. Detailed studies of mummification were undertaken by scientists only at the beginning of the twentieth century: the first open pyramids presented their highbrow robbers with a portion of poison, after which the mummies were left alone for a while, Day. Az reports with reference to Dnpmag.ru. At the moment, archaeologists have learned to fully investigate not only Egyptian, but also Indian mummies - although some scientists are still afraid to deal with this subject shrouded in clouds of mystification.
A mummy is a human or animal body that has been subjected to a special, very unappetizing treatment. The internal organs were removed, everything was washed with soda and resin and wrapped in bandages soaked in wax.
The ancient Egyptians began making mummies around 3400 BC, but it took them nearly eight hundred years to figure out exactly how to remove internal organs. There are several grim techniques that involve the removal of organs from a still living person - the Egyptians believed that this way the power of life was preserved in the body.
The Egyptians mummified not only humans. Jackals, cats, monkeys, horses, birds, snakes, crocodiles, hippos and even lions.
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Why are there so many jackal-headed sarcophagi? This is an image of Anubis, the god of the underworld.
In fact, the first mummies were not made by the Egyptians. The South American Chinchorro tribe mummified the dead seven thousand years ago. Moreover, both respected members of the tribe itself and enemies were subjected to the procedure - they tried to mummify the latter during their lifetime, pouring special solutions into their bodies.
Egyptian mythology says that the first mummified was the god Osiris himself - but, of course, his remains were never found.
Many people mistakenly believe that only the pharaohs were mummified. In fact, anyone with a good income could order the procedure.
The ancient Egyptians believed that in the next life the deceased needs not only jewelry, but also slaves. Together with the pharaohs, thousands of people were immured alive.
Of course, thieves around the world tried to enter the pyramids, trying to take possession of the fabulous treasures of the pharaohs. Some have succeeded. Most died under very strange circumstances - dozens of archaeologists shared their fate. Scientists have not yet come to an unambiguous conclusion what could be the fault of this outcome of events.
And in the Victorian era, many English rich people loved to buy mummies for their parties. They were unfurled right in front of guests - a rather strange way to have fun, isn't it?