death and burial

Egyptian mummies, Inca mummies, mummies of today - discover their secrets if you dare!.

Surveys the development of the ancient Egyptian burial, and discusses the fate of the mummies and their sepulchres; examines various aspects of the burial, including ornaments, wrappings, masks, coffins, sarcophagi, and canopic equipment; and provides a selection of reference materials.

Discusses the Egyptian preservation of dead bodies, stories associated with mummies, and mummies from different cultures, including Incan and Sicilian.