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1. The two stages of mummification is embalming the bodies and then wrapping them into strips of linen, for the burial of the body.

2.The organs that are removed from the body during the embalming stage are the liver, lungs, stomach, and the intestines.The heart is not removed because it is the centre of intelligence, and and the man will need it in the afterlife.

3.Natron is used to to dry out the organs that are removed from the body, and is also used to stuff the body with so it can dry out the body.

4. The embalming stage takes 40 days.

5. Canopic jars are used to hold the internal organs.

6. Linen is used to wrap the mummy.

7. Amulets are small trinkets, or charms. They are 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. Orisis is placed on the final layer of wrapping.

10. A large cloth is wrapped around the entire mummy. It is attached with strips of linen that run from the top of the mummy to the bottom. Sarcophagus (-5) Good job, Marlon!