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One of the main reasons bodies were kept in coffins was to protect the corpse from scavenging animals and tomb robbers. They also served an important religious role through their shape and decoration, which changed and developed over the whole of ancient Egyptian history
Canopic jars were jars that were most commonly made of wood, stone or clay. During the Old kingdom they were very simple plain jars in contrast to the New Kingdom which made their Canopic jars with heads on the lids and designs on the jar. These jars were quite large as they were used to store the internal organs of the mummified person and in that era were seen as modern ‘technology’. Why? Becuase a very skilled craftsperson woudl be required to make these jars especially as they became more complecated as time went on.
The glue was used as a protective, waterproof lining on rope baskets, containers, and embroidered fabrics, and was used to hold together utensils. It was also used to connect the pieces of the linean material that covered a mummified body. The glue was usually made from the boiling of animal hides, hooves and connective tissue.
Natron is mixture that is mostly made up of sodium and in this day and age is most commonly used for cooking. However, Ancient Egyptians used natron to dry out the corpse of the deceased person that was to be mummified. Natron would quicken the drying process so that the body could be easily removed of all the vital organs such as the liver, lungs and kidney.
This commonly helped preserve bodies as it contained antibacterial properties. These ensured that theand free from diseases. This was most commonly the first step in the mummification process as it made sure that the body was clean (so it wouldn't rot) before it could be dried out and mummified.
Linen cloth was used as payment for labor, as trade-goods and as gifts and tribute to palace and temple. Linen varies in natural color from green to brownish, but the ancient Egyptians preferred white linen, which was achieved by bleaching (which was mens' work). All classes wore linen clothing.
Mummification proccess made by Peggy Hammond