September 20, 2011How would you

like to be buried? Do you

care what happens to

your body after you die?

Objective:

End the study of Egypt by discussing the meaning of mummification and the importance of Pharaohs to Egyptian society

Homework:

Complete Reading on Mummification

Ask questions now – due tomorrow

Tomb / Embalm

Embalm – preserve the body at death

Tomb – a sophisticated structure to contain a body

Worlds Tallest Building

The world's tallest structure is the 828 m (2717 ft) tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Original Site

Abu Simbel Moving

Abu Simbel Moving

Abu Simbel Moving

Abu Simbel Moving

Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt

A divine being

He was to be reborn and needed his body

The pyramids were designed to protect the body of the Pharaoh and the things he needed after rebirth

Pharaoh Why the snake?

The cobra represents a serpent goddess who rears up and spits fire at the enemies of the king. (from Wiki)

All things represented something

Mummy: Body preserved

by embalming

Organs are removed

Body is wrapped and moisture is removed (like beef jerky)

It took 70 days to make a mummy

15 days spent on cleansing and purification

40 days drying period

15 days wrapping, bandaging and paintings

Three types of embalming

In ancient Egypt, there were 3 types of embalming

The difference? Money

Sarcophagus Pharaoh’s

Coffin

There is usually an outer one of stone and then an inner one that is more elaborate

King Tut’s inner Sarcophagus

Canopic jars

Mummy

Class work:

Mini poster on Mummies or essay

Instructions will be handed out

TAKE YOUR TIME

Exit Ticket:

On the back of the Mini Poster

Define Mummy