An introduction to the history and science of mummification in Egypt. Scenes from the walls of tomb chapels, funerary statues, decorated coffins, papyri, and many other artifacts illustrate the complexity of ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs. X-rays and illustrations of unwrapped mummies will interest the general reader and armchair scientist.
An introduction to the history and science of mummification in Egypt. Scenes from the walls of tomb chapels, funerary statues, decorated coffins, papyri, and many other artifacts illustrate the complexity of ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs. X-rays and illustrations of unwrapped mummies will interest the general reader and armchair scientist.