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.

Feb 14, 2017 · Early graves of the Badarian Period (c. 5000 BCE) contained food offerings and some grave goods, suggesting a belief in an afterlife, but the corpses were not mummified. These graves …

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.

4 days ago · High-resolution CT scans of two ancient Egyptian mummies reveal health, injuries, and burial objects in stunning 3D detail.

Sep 24, 2024 · By examining mummies through the lenses of history, anthropology, and cultural studies, we can gain a deeper understanding of their significance and the roles they have played in shaping …

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.

Taken from the medieval Latin word “mumia,” this process was practiced in ancient Egypt upon the higher ranked populous. Other cultures have also been known to practice mummification, and a …