WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -The process of mummification led to the ancient Egyptians having an understanding of anatomy. Through mummification they were aware of the internal organs, though not of the functions of them.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ancient Egyptian mummification method included removal of the brain and the internal organs, “sterilization” of the abdominal and thoracic cavities and desiccation with natron in order to drain away the body fluids and to protect it from putrefaction and bacterial attack.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each component-the body, the wrappings, and all of the objects associated with it-provides clues about the person’s age, health, livelihood, and death. Mummies also reveal a lot about ancient beliefs. Scientists can reconstruct a person’s culture by looking at the things their community buried with them.