The ancient Egyptians wanted their bodies to stay strong for the afterlife. They believed that when people died, they went on a journey in another world, and their body was needed to live there. So, they wrapped them in bandages and used special chemicals to keep their skin from rotting. It’s like giving someone a superpower so they could continue living even after death!
Examples
- They used salt to make bodies like dried fruit, ready for the next world.
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