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mummification

Translations

mummificationnoun
mummifications
pl
The ancient Egyptians practiced mummification to preserve bodies for the afterlife.
Древние египтяне практиковали мумификацию, чтобы сохранить тела для загробной жизни.
Synonyms
embalming
preservation
drying
desiccation

Definitions

mummificationnoun
The process of preserving a body by removing internal organs, treating it with preservatives, and wrapping it in cloth, often associated with ancient Egyptian burial practices.
The mummification of the pharaoh was a complex ritual that took several weeks to complete.
A body or set of remains that has been preserved through the process of mummification; a mummy.
The museum display included several mummifications recovered from desert burials.
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