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Egyptian embalming secrets revealed

How the Egyptians mummified bodies continues to intrigue, yet aspects about the process have remained elusive, until now. New research has revealed the actual ingredients and materials, and even some of the recipes used.

Embalming a corpse was a chemical process. However, theanswers. The building, located a few metres to the south of the pyramid of King Unas, featured a subterranean evisceration facility (), a multifunctional aboveground structure (likely corresponding to the in the ancient texts), and a communal burial space.

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