It was startling. More than 5,000 years ago, after burying their dead, the ancient Egyptians learned that the burning desert sands desiccated corpses.
Instead of turning to dust, the skin shriveled up and clung to the bones.
Mummification—the practice of dressing for success, eternal success—had begun.
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It was startling. More than 5,000 years ago, after burying their dead, the ancient Egyptians learned that the burning desert sands desiccated corpses. Instead of turning to dust, the skin shriveled up and clung to the bones. Mummification-the practice of dressing for success, eternal success-had begun.
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