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The science of Ancient Egypt
How ancient Egyptians society developed and flourished civilization by starting out a revolution to develop their economy. A look at their major contribution towards science and technology. Some facts about orgination of Giza Pyramids...
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I WONDER - How Ancient Egyptians Made Mummies?
This video is answering the question of how ancient Egyptians made mummies.
Bedtime History
Mummies of Egypt for Kids
Why did the ancient Egyptians make mummies? In this video, we take a look at the fascinating process of mummification and the beliefs behind it. Learn how bodies were preserved, what items were buried with them, and why the journey to...
Bedtime History
Valley of the Kings | Ancient Egypt
Discover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, an ancient burial site in Egypt where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest. In this video, we explore famous tombs like those of Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I, and look at...
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Mummies: Ancient Burial Practices and Modern Preservation
This video provides an overview of mummies, both anthropogenic and spontaneous, explaining how they are preserved through intentional or unintentional means. It explores the mummification practices of ancient Egypt, as well as examples...
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Mummification: Preserving the Past for the Afterlife
The video provides an engaging overview of mummification in ancient Egypt, highlighting the process of preserving bodies for the afterlife and the significance of tombs and pyramids. It also touches on recent archaeological discoveries...
Wonderscape
Ancient Egyptian Mummification: The Art of Preserving the Dead
Learn about the ancient Egyptian process of mummification. Explore how embalmers prepared royal bodies for the afterlife, from removing organs to wrapping them in linen. Understand the beliefs behind these practices and the mysterious...
60 Second Histories
Mummification - part 1
An Egyptian high priest talks about life after death and what happens when a pharaoh dies, he explains the grisly process of mummification to preserve the body and turn it into a mummy.
Weird History
The Gebelein Man, An Ancient Tattooed Murder Victim
Gebelein Man is part of the huge mummy collection on display at the British Museum in London. His story is quite different from the Egyptian mummies you might be picturing, though. Gebelein Man, along with his contemporary, Gebelein...
60 Second Histories
Mummification - part 2
An Egyptian high priest continues to talk about mummification and explains the symbolism of the amulets and magic charms they used to send the pharaoh into the afterlife.
Wonderscape
Mummies of Egypt: Beyond King Tut
Explore the famous mummies of Egypt besides King Tut. Learn about Ramses II's powerful legacy, Hatshepsut's rule as a rare female pharaoh, and the significance of animal mummies in Egyptian culture. Discover how archaeologists used...
Wonderscape
History Kids: King Tut and Other Famous Egyptian Mummies
In this video, we learn about the famous Egyptian pharaoh, King Tutankhamun, and the discovery of his tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter. The video explores the significance of archaeology and the excavation process, as well as...
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Understanding the process of mummification
Pupil outcome: I can understand the mummification process and sequence it in chronological order. Key learning points: - Mummification is a process to preserve a dead body to make it ready for the afterlife. - Mummification is a complex...
Timeline - World History Documentaries
The Lost Gods: The Egyptians (Ancient Egypt Documentary) | Timeline
Check out our new website for more incredible history documentaries: HD and ad-free. http://bit.ly/2O6zUsK The ancient Egyptians were obsessed with divinity, death and the afterlife and reincarnation. Christy Kenneally visits Saqqara,...
SciShow
The 5,000-Year-Old Mystery of Ancient Egyptian Perfume
The ancient Egyptians were masters of embalming the dead, but they left no record of the ingredients in their balms and perfumes. Luckily, modern chemistry is unlocking those secrets. And it's telling us a lot more about their culture...
Jabzy
When did People stop using Hieroglyphics or Worshipping Zeus? Who were the Last Ancient People?
When did People stop using Hieroglyphics or Worshipping Zeus? Who were the Last Ancient People?
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High Five Facts - Ancient Egyptian Burial
This video explores five fun facts about Ancient Egyptian Burial.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How to make a mummy - Len Bloch
As anyone who's seen a mummy knows, ancient Egyptian priests went to a lot of trouble to evade decomposition. But how successful were they? Len Bloch details the mummification process and examines its results thousands of years later.
Weird History
What Life Was Like For An Egyptian Embalmer
Making mummies in ancient Egypt wasn't for the faint of heart. Mummification was developed thousands of years ago but didn't become standard practice in Egypt until the Old Kingdom (c. 2600-2150 BCE). Embalmers were sacred individuals...
60 Second Histories
Canopic jars
An Egyptian high priest describes the organs that are retained from the body during the mummification process, and explains how they are stored in canopic jars.
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Mummies: Unveiling the Ancient Egyptian Practice of Mummification
This video provides a fascinating look into the world of mummies, explaining the ancient Egyptian practice of mummification and its significance in their belief system. It highlights the incredible preservation of mummies, with a focus...
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Salt: Food Preservative
Salt was discovered thousands of years ago as a way of preserving food. How does it do this? And what else does salt preserve? Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. Food rots because of bacteria and fungi. Salt is an...
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Planning an explanation text about mummification
Pupil outcome: I can plan two sections of an explanation text about mummification. Key learning points: - Notes should not be written in full sentences and bullet points can be used to order notes. - The main paragraphs in an explanation...