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1. The two stages are first, the embalming of the body and then, the wrapping and burial of the body.

2.It is important to remove these because they are the first part of the body to decompose. ﻿What is removed? What isn't removed? Why? (-10)

3.A natron is a natural salt and it is used to dry out dead bodies and internal organs in the mummification process.

4.All of the fluids, and rags from the embalming process will be saved and buried along with the body. ﻿It takes about 40 days to embalm the body. (-10)

5.Canopic jars is used to hold internal organs.

6.The material is used the wrap the mummy is the strips of fine linen.

7.A amulet is small trinket or charm that was meant to protect the owner from evil spells or actions.

8.A papyrus scroll with spells from the Book of the Dead is placed between the wrapped hands.

9.A cloth is wrapped around the body and a picture of the god Osiris is painted on its surface.

10.A board of painted wood is placed on top of the mummy before the mummy is lowered into its coffin. The first coffin is then put inside a second coffin. Sarcophagus (-5) Good job, Nydae!