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  1. Mummy - Wikipedia

    A mummy is a dead human or an animal whose soft tissues and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack of air, so …

  2. Mummy | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Throughout the Middle Ages, “mummy,” made by pounding mummified bodies, was a standard product of apothecary shops. In course of time it was forgotten that the virtue of mummy lay in the bitumen, …

  3. Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian Institution

    The methods of embalming, or treating the dead body, that the ancient Egyptians used is called mummification. Using special processes, the Egyptians removed all moisture from the body, leaving …

  4. Mummy History

    Sep 21, 2017 · A mummy is a person or animal whose body has been dried or otherwise preserved after death.

  5. 8 Facts about MummiesGoogle Arts & Culture

    Are you my mummy? But where does the name come from? Mummy comes from the Latin word mumia borrowed from the Arabic mumiya. This refers to the bitumen used to help preserve the bodies of...

  6. MUMMY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MUMMY is a body embalmed or treated for burial with preservatives in the manner of the ancient Egyptians.

  7. CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies reveal lifespans, health, and ...

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

  8. 2,000-year-old mummy portrait looks way ahead of its time

    6 days ago · That year, a mummy portrait of a young man with curly hair sold for $936,000, more than triple its high estimate. Its loose brushstrokes and the sitter’s deep gaze appeared unusually …

  9. Mummy - New World Encyclopedia

    A mummy is a dead body whose skin and dried flesh have been preserved over an extended time period. This may be accomplished by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme …

  10. What do you get when you put a mummy through a CT scan?

    2 days ago · What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan? Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.