The first step was
quite disgusting; pulling the brain out through the dead person’s nose with hooks. Other main organs like the intestines, stomach, liver and the lungs were removed
through the side of the mummy. Only the heart was left inside, symbolizing
the mummy’s emotions and mind.
■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 to 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