The Mummies of Ancient Egypt: The History and Legacy of the Egyptians’ Mummification Process by Charles River Editors

Author:Charles River Editors
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Charles River Editors
Published: 2020-04-28T16:00:00+00:00

During the 3rd Dynasty, at the beginning of the Old Kingdom, a new trend emerged in which bodies of the deceased were laid stretched out in the coffin. This necessitated longer coffins around the same time as mummification gained popularity with the elite. The process of mummification is better-suited to having the body laid out rather than curled up in a fetal position as it usually requires access to the entire body.[83] Thus, the newly emerging emphasis on body preservation may have encouraged longer types of coffins. Coffins were usually decorated with panels on the side and vaulted lids. In the 6th Dynasty, coffins with flat lids and smooth sides gained popularity.[84]

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