Resources explaining and demonstrating the mummification process.
The Valley of the Kings is the site of the tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
Which vessel held which organ in the Egyptian canopic jars found with mummies in ancient Egyptian tombs?
Sarcophagus refers to the carved, generally stone case in which the linen-wrapped mummy was placed.
Glossary entry for Mummy - Egyptian Embalming Mummy.
Mummies provide evidence that ancient people suffered from Tuberculosis.
Scientists have discovered a substance that helped preserve the Egyptian mummies for thousands of years.
Ancient Egypt fascinates us judging by the successes of mummy movies. See how much you already know by taking the quiz.
Dr. Hawass explains what the cache of 10,000 2,000-year-old mummies from the the Bahariyya Oasis means.
If you're really determined, here are some basic instructions, but you'll probably have to go to Egypt to complete the task.
Archaeology Guide Kris Hirst reviews Heather Pringle's book, which includes chapters the issues surrounding the investigation of death and preservation of the dead, using the various kinds of mummies found the world over to explain and define her commentary.
