The Book of the Dead.
great stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh
to be present continuously or have a home in a particular place
Because of embalming
Egyptians believed the pharaohs would be happy after death if they had their personal belongings
special jars that held the organs and were buried with the body.
mummification
Egyptians viewed animals not only as pets, but also as sacred creatures
embalming
to protect the bodies of dead pharaohs from floods, wild animals, and robbers
resided
the process of treating a body to keep it from decaying
The Egyptians learned much about the human body and developed basic medical skills
Egyptians studied its prayers and magic spells to prepare for the afterlife
pyramids
the process of wrapping a prepared body for the afterlife
Canopic Jars
They placed the pharaoh's clothing, weapons, furniture, and jewelry in the pyramids
built pyramids
they buried the mummies of cats, birds, and other animals at temples honoring their gods and goddesses.
