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__**3.**__ **Natron is a natural salt used to dry out dead bodies and internal organs in the mummification process.** __**4.**__ **The embalming process takes about 40 days.** __**5.**__ **The canopic jars are used to hold the organs.** __**6.**__ **The material used to wrap the mummy is fine linen.** __**7.**__ **A 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 in between the wrapped hands.** __**9.**__ **The picture of the god Osiris is painted on the final layer of wrapping.**
 * __1.__ The two stages of mummification are embalming and wrapping.**
 * __2.__ The liver, lung, stomach, and intestines are removed from the body during the embalming stage. The heart is not removed because it is the center of intelligence and feeling and the man would need it in the afterlife.**
 * __10.__ A board of painted wood is placed on top of the mummy before the mummy is lowered into its coffin. Sarcophagus (-5) **
 * Great job, Eric! **
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