Mummies

Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings is the site of the tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs.

What Were the Canopic Jars Used For?
Which vessel held which organ in the Egyptian canopic jars found with mummies in ancient Egyptian tombs?

Sarcophagus - About the Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus
Sarcophagus refers to the carved, generally stone case in which the linen-wrapped mummy was placed.

Mummy
Glossary entry for Mummy - Egyptian Embalming Mummy.

TB in Mummies - Tuberculosis
Mummies provide evidence that ancient people suffered from Tuberculosis.

Natron
A brief look at the Egyptian substance natron.

Mummy Preservative - Substance that preserved mummies
Scientists have discovered a substance that helped preserve the Egyptian mummies for thousands of years.

Pharaohs and Dynasties
Ancient Egypt fascinates us judging by the successes of mummy movies. See how much you already know by taking the quiz.

Dr. Zahi Hawass and the 10,000 Mummies
Dr. Hawass explains what the cache of 10,000 2,000-year-old mummies from the the Bahariyya Oasis means.

How to Make a Mummy
If you're really determined, here are some basic instructions, but you'll probably have to go to Egypt to complete the task.

Review: The Mummy Congress
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.

Valley of the Golden Mummies
Identification of the term Valley of the Golden Mummies.