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They were mummified to be preserved. It is also in the Egyptians' belief that when they mummified them, and put items in their coffins, they would use them in the underworld where they went after they died. However, only rich families could afford mummification, it was highly expensive.

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Because they thought that if they were mummified they would journey into the afterlife.

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To prepare their bodies for the spirit world

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Because Ancient Egytpians believed that the soul had two parts- the ba and the ka. They believed that the ba and the ka couldn't survive unless the bodies were preserved.

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Were poor people mummified in Egypt?

Only sometimes for ex. Nakht got mummified but his coffin wasn't the best the could be made. Most people in Egypt didn't get mummified if they were poor only the rich. In the later days everyone got mummified


What did priests wear in Ancient Egypt when they mummified people?

They wore an Anubis face mask when they mummified people and animals.


Who mummified the ancient Egypt?

different people at different times


Was everyone mummified why or why not?

No. Being mummified was very expensive in ancient Egypt. Only a privileged few people were mummified. These people would have been Pharaohs, priests or other really important people.


In ancient Egypt who was mummified?

in acient Egypt after the people were mummified they would get there heart weight against a feather if there heart was heavier than the feather your heart would get fed to a crocodile headed animal and you would not move on to the afterlife


Were wild animals mummified in Egypt?

yes wild animals were mummified


What are the release dates for Mummified Egypt - 2003 TV?

Mummified Egypt - 2003 TV was released on: USA: 2003


How is Mesoamerica like Egypt?

Mesoamerica is like Egypt because they believed in the afterlife and they mummified their people. They also built pyramids.


Who else other than the Egyptians mummified people?

Greeks and Romans who resided in Egypt were also mummified


How do you get to the afterlife in ancient Egypt?

you get mummified


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The Pharaohs amongst other rich or influential people in ancient Egypt are the best known examples


Does regular people get mummified?

Anyone in Egypt could get mummified as long as they could afford it. Also, if you pay more money your mummy will be of more quality and better preserved.