mummification is a very old funeral tradition.especially, it was used by egyptians and incas ancient times. today it is still performed by some african tribes: they just dry up the body by means of fire or smoke.
the preparation of the egyptian mummies was much more complicated than those of the african's. the dead body would be emptied-except for the heart and kidneys. then they would be put into "natron" for a few months. natron is a drying material.
after that, they would fill the body with resinous and alliaceous plants; they would lay odorous oils on the face of the body. they would wrap the body with linen. the face would be painted and glass ayes would be located so that the mummy could seem as alive as possible.
finally, the body would be put into a coffin,then left in a stone cemetery.it was because, they were believing that the spirit would come back and live again in that body...
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I think mummification is a very different tradition that we never be accustomed. and i think it is also very frightening:))but i heard that the mummies in ancient times had very important effect in the development of medicine.because of their wrapping all internal organ one by one.
Beliefs are so different in the world that some people still carry on this mummification.And also it is so strong that although many years have passed after it we can see it even today.Paying attention to that tradition shows it has a dignity in people's lives...
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