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= The Ancient Egypt =

In your visit to the ancient Egypt rooms, you will explore the life of this civilization. Before entering the museum you should learn some thinks about them. Please, visit [|http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk]

1) If you want to learn more about **MUMMIFICATION**, please click on the next link:

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Egyptians used mummification to preserve the deseased body so that the soul was capable of moving on to the afterlife. The hot sand of the desert would dry out the body and the deseased wasn't able to make their way into the afterlife. Early burials in ancient Egypt did not involve artificial mummification. Bodies placed directly in the sand often dried out naturally while those in a coffin did not, which allowed the flesh to rot away. The ancient Egyptians believed that before a person could get to the afterlife, they had to pass through the underworld. The underworld was a place that was full of terrifying monsters and dangerous animals. A person would need magic to successfully overcome these threats. First, read the __Story__about how bodies were mummified and answer the following questions:

- Which are the two processes of mummification? Explain them briefley - What is the afterlife? - Why were they buried with amulets? - Who where the Embalmers?

Now, __Explore__the coffin (outside and inside) and answer the following questions:

- What is the underworld? - What is a Hieroglyph? - What are the canopic jars? - What were they used for?

2) If you want to learn more about **GODS & GODDESSES**, please click on the next link: []

The ancient Egyptians believed in many different gods and goddesses. Each one had their own role to play in maintaining peace and harmony across the land. Some gods and goddesses took part in creation, some brought the flood every year, some offered protection, and some took care of people after they died. Others were either local gods who represented towns, or minor gods who represented plants or animals. The ancient Egyptians believed that it was important to recognise and worship these gods and goddesses so that life continued smoothly.

First, go to __ Story __and read an ancient Egyptian myth about the creation of the world .

- What is the chaos? - Who was the first God? - Who is the God of the Earth? And the goddess of the sky? - Who are Isis, Osiris and Seth? Explain their story. - Then, Explore the most important gods and goddesses:

- Who is Anubis? - Who is Ra? - And Horus?

In the musuem: Find the representation of a God or Goddess in an object of the room.

- Which God or goddess is it? - How it is represented ? - What or who does he/she protect?

Now, you are ready to explore the Egypt rooms of the museum. Enjoy your visit!

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