The Mummification Process Getty Museum The ancient Egyptians developed a sophisticated method to preserve a dead body for the afterlife: mummification. First, the internal organs were removed and all moisture from the body was eliminated. Next, the body was wrapped with long strips of linen, and then covered with a large linen cloth. Follow the steps of the mummification process in this short animation about the Getty Museum's Romano-Egyptian mummy Herakleides. | Egypt Cradle of civilization

15 reactions | How did the Ancient Egyptians preserve bodies through mummification? A team of scientists follow the ancient process, applying it to the donated corpse of former taxi driver Alan Billis. A little squeamish but fascinating and captivating documentary. MUMMIFYING ALAN: EGYPT'S LAST SECRET: tonight, 9.30pm. | ABC iview | Facebook