Dr Joann Fletcher visits an Italian museum in Turin to examine the process of mummification.
She outlines some of the important stages, including the removal of the brain and organs and the use of canopic jars, and explains why the heart was left inside the body.
Joann also looks at the significance of the amulets and jewellery that were placed on the mummies before they were buried.
This clip is from 麻豆官网首页入口 series: Ancient Egypt - Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings.
Teacher Notes
The class could prepare questions they would ask to an ancient Egyptian about the mummification process.
This could be followed by a hot seating exercise, with pupils taking it in turns to play to role of the Egyptian.
Curriculum Notes
This clip is relevant for teaching History and Social Studies at KS2/Second level (Scotland).
More from Ancient Egypt - Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings
Daily life in Ancient Egypt. video
Dr Joann Fletcher visits the village of Pa-Demi to discover more about the daily lives and tombs of Kha and Merit. She looks at their mummies in the Turin museum to discover more.
Marriage and family in Ancient Egypt. video
Dr Joann Fletcher visits the village of Demi to try and understand more about the life of an ancient Egyptian architect called Kha, and his wife, Meryt.
The afterlife in Ancient Egypt. video
Ancient Egyptians were buried with everything they expected to need for their journey through the afterlife. Dr Joann Fletcher explains their beliefs.
Tombs in Ancient Egypt. video
Dr Joann Fletcher travels to the Valley of the Kings to meet Steve Cross, who is an expert on tombs, she then explores the tomb of an Ancient Egyptian architect called Kha.
