Secrets of Egyptian Mummification

Ancient Egyptians never intended for mummies to be found. They buried their dead in hidden chambers

deep beneath the desert, surrounded by curses and traps designed to keep intruders

away forever. But here's what nobody tells you about mummies. The wrapping process

took seventy days and wasn't just about preservation. Priests believed they were creating

a vessel strong enough to hold a soul for eternity. They removed every organ except the

heart, the one piece they believed held consciousness and memory. The brain was pulled

out through the nose with hooks and thrown away, considered worthless. Then came layers

upon layers of linen, each strip blessed and soaked in oils worth more than gold.