Freaky Facts About Ancient Egyptian Mummification That You Don’t Know

The Body Was Wrapped in 20 Layers of Bandages

Ancient Egypt

Even the hundreds of yards of linen wrappings that went around the body were immersed in myrrh and essential oils. The ancient Egyptian priests carefully wrapped yards and yards of linen around the body and were so meticulous that sometimes they even wrapped each finger and toe separately before wrapping the entire hand or foot.

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