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"This was Sanijie, where they made mummies. The process was very complicated..." Evelyn, who was well versed in Ancient Egyptian culture, couldn't help explaining how mummies were made.

Unfortunately, O'Connell was anxiously leading the way, Jonathan was following behind with his mind full of thoughts about the Pharaoh's treasure, and Selena was off in her own world, as if nothing here could catch her attention.

Only Hao Shuai, a seasoned professional at keeping the conversation going, walked behind Evelyn and listened with great interest.

The Ancient Egyptians believed that after death, the soul did not perish, but remained attached to the corpse or a statue. That was why Pharaohs and others were made into mummies after they died.

According to legend, Anubis the God of Death made the first mummy in Ancient Egypt and was also the god of mummies.

Making a mummy was a complicated process. First, the corpse had to soak in brine to dissolve the fat, then be left to dry. The internal organs were removed, and various preservatives and spices were packed inside. Resin was applied, and the fat beneath the skin was replaced with linen so the skin would look as full as it had in life.

The brain also had to be removed. A red-hot hook was pushed through the nostril into the skull, then used to stir the brain a few times before pulling it out. Finally, medicines and spices were stuffed into the empty skull.

The final step was wrapping the body. The Egyptians believed that wrapping a corpse was fraught with danger, so prayers accompanied the entire process. Every movement of the hands was paired with a solemn prayer or a magical incantation, while protective charms were placed between the linen bandages.

In short, making a good mummy required many steps: