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Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Mummification: How Did the Egyptians Perfect

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article suggests that the ancient Egyptians may have practiced their mummification techniques on skeletons for centuries before using them on flesh.
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University of Michigan: Mummy Secrets Unwrapped!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains the process of mummification.
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Khan Academy: Egyptian Mummy Portraits

For Students 9th - 10th
This type of portrait appeared in Egypt in the first century C.E., and remained popular for around 200 years. Egyptian mummy portraits were placed on the outside of the cartonnage coffin over the head of the individual or were carefully...