Wrapping the Mummy
E) Large sections of linen were thrown over the body as a base layer. F) This painstaking process involved an elaborate
wrapping technique, G) Over 20 alternating layers of linen bandages were used. These were held together by coats of resin.
H) Sometimes they would place protective amulets and jewelry in between some of the layers. The bandages were wrapped
very tightly to keep the distinct figure of the mummy. Lastly ,a ceremonial mask, like King Tut's exquisite gold mask , was placed the finish the process. This elaborate procedure was used to preserve all of Egypt's kings or pharaohs, keeping them safe until they reached the afterlife.