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

The Organs Were Removed

Ancient Egypt

All organs were removed from the body before they rapidly decayed. This included carefully removing the brain through the nostrils using a hooked tool. Once the hook was inserted, the priest used it to break up the brain into tiny pieces and remove each fragment through the nose. This job was meticulously and delicately carried out as to not damage the face.

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