In addition to the mummies of ancient Egypt, deliberate mummification was a feature of several ancient cultures in areas of America and Asia with very dry climates. The Spirit Cave mummies of Fallon, …

There was a widespread belief that Egyptian mummies were prepared with bitumen (the word comes from the Arabic mūmiyah ‘bitumen’), which was supposed to have medicinal value. Throughout the …

Through hands-on exhibits and by viewing real mummies, you will discover how current science tools enable us to study mummies without unwrapping them or otherwise damaging them.

1 day ago · Ancient Egyptian mummies have a distinctive odor known only to those who've gotten close enough for a sniff.

Sep 21, 2017 · Mummies may not literally rise from their ancient tombs and attack, but they’re quite real and have a fascinating history.

Ancient writers, modern scientists, and the mummies themselves all help us better understand the Egyptian mummification process and the culture in which it existed.

Sep 30, 2025 · Mummies are not just preserved bodies; they are preserved stories. They tell us how people once lived, what they valued, what they feared, and what they believed.

Jul 2, 2024 · The intentional preservation of the body is best known from the ancient Egyptian culture, but mummies have been found all over the world. How old is the oldest mummy ever found? The …

When people think of mummies, they often think of ancient Egypt, perhaps because of rich grave goods buried with Egyptian mummies, and the wealth of information left in hieroglyphs. But...

Feb 9, 2026 · The ancient Egyptian affair with preserving the dead kicked off around 2600 BCE, though the earliest mummies were more accident than art. Dry desert sands acted as a naturally occurring …