the left side of the body so they could remove the intestines, liver, stomach and lungs. The organs were dried out using natron, a mixture of different types of minerals and salts, and then wrapped in linens. They were then placed into canopic jars. The jars were decorated with the four sons of Horus. The body was then stuffed with natron, which helped the body to dry out faster and retard the spread of bacteria. They took out the brain with a long hook and since they did not find it important, they probably threw it away. The body was then put on a board covered with natron, which soaked up any remaining fluids. (Natron occurs in Egypt in a few places. Water containing natron in solution comes to the surface and is evaporated, leaving the natron as surface deposits.) The body is then wrapped in about 20 layers of linens. Finally a mask

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