Embalmers removed all the organs, except the heart., They thought the brain was useless, so they threw it away., The lungs, stomach and intestines and liver were dried out and put in 4 different canopic jars., The body was dried out using a salt-life powder call natron. It took 40 days for the body to completely dry out. , The body was rubbed in scented oils, and wrapped in linen. , It was placed inside a decorated coffin called a sarcophagus. , Many items, including clothes, jewels and musical instruments were placed inside with the mummies. .

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