Mummies

Everyone loves their mummy! But in this BrainPOP UK movie, Tim and Moby explore with you the fascinating world of Egyptian mummies. Discover why the Egyptians believed bodies should be preserved, who was eligible to be mummified, and what role a sticky substance called natron played in the process. In this educational, animated movie you’ll follow the mummification process step by step, from the removal of the internal organs, all the way to the placement of the mummy in a burial tomb. Plus, you can find out how the body was dried, what was put inside it, and what tools the Egyptians used to make it look more lifelike. Get a first-hand look at an Egyptian tomb, and learn the story behind those elaborate decorations. Just don’t disturb the mummies!

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