ANIMAL MUMMIES from ancient egypt 👀 #egypt #مصر #اكسبلور #museum #egyptian #history #ancient #ترند

#The_Ancient_Egyptians mummified animals as well as humans. There are four different types of animal mummies: first, pets buried with their owners; second, victual or food mummies that would provide sustenance for the owner throughout eternity; third, sacred animals; fourth, votive offerings.

Animal #mummies were produced in much the same way as human mummies, with some variations. Mummification is achieved by desiccating the body in order to prevent rotting due to bacterial proliferation. The most standard method of mummification was to eviscerate the animal from either a cut in its left side or along its belly.

In most cases the viscera of #animals, unlike that of humans which were kept and mummified separately, were thrown out. Exceptions to this were the viscera of poultry victual mummies that were returned to the body, and the viscera of the sacred Mnevis Bull, which were placed in canopic jars.
After the body was emptied of its viscera, it was washed, and then desiccated using natron. The desiccation process traditionally took forty days, and complete mummification traditionally took seventy days. Presumably, this was adjusted for smaller creatures. After desiccation the animal was massaged with oils to return flexibility to the limbs, before being wrapped in linen bandages, and prepared for burial.

The four different types of animal mummies provide us with many insights into the environment and culture of Ancient #Egypt. They show that the ancient fauna was far richer and more diverse than what is found in Egypt today: the Sacred Ibis, common in ancient times, is now extinct as are many birds of prey and gazelles.

Examination of animal munmies can also provide information about the veterinary practices in Egypt during the time of the pharaohs, as well as the degree of domestication of certain animals. Sacred and votive animal mummies shed light on religious beliefs. Food mummies help reconstruct the diet of the Ancient Egyptians, and show us what they enjoyed eating. Thus, animal mummies provide us with a unique view of the culture, technology, and environment of Ancient Egypt.

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