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  1. Mummy - Wikipedia

    A mummy is a dead human or an animal whose soft tissues and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack …

  2. Mummy History

    Sep 21, 2017 · Table of contents A mummy is a person or animal whose body has been dried or otherwise preserved after death. When people think of a mummy, they often envision the early …

  3. Mummy | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 27, 2025 · Throughout the Middle Ages, “mummy,” made by pounding mummified bodies, was a standard product of apothecary shops. In course of time it was forgotten that the virtue …

  4. MUMMY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MUMMY is a body embalmed or treated for burial with preservatives in the manner of the ancient Egyptians.

  5. Egyptian Mummies - Smithsonian Institution

    The methods of embalming, or treating the dead body, that the ancient Egyptians used is called mummification. Using special processes, the Egyptians removed all moisture from the body, …

  6. 8 Facts about MummiesGoogle Arts & Culture

    Are you my mummy? But where does the name come from? Mummy comes from the Latin word mumia borrowed from the Arabic mumiya. This refers to the bitumen used to help preserve the …

  7. 2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Unsealed With Mind-Blowing Mummy ...

    6 days ago · A 2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Was Just Unsealed—and the Mummy Inside is Mind-Blowing The remarkable preservation reveals intricate details about ancient burial customs.