Ancient Egypt: A River Civilisation · c. 3,100 BC – 30 BC
The Mystery of Mummification
Learning about Egyptian beliefs in the afterlife and the process of preserving bodies.
Key Questions
- 1Why did Egyptians want to preserve their bodies after death?
- 2What were the steps of the mummification process?
- 3What did they believe happened in the Underworld?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: History - Ancient CivilisationsKS2: History - Ancient Egyptian life and death
Year: Year 3
Subject: History
Unit: Ancient Egypt: A River Civilisation
Period: c. 3,100 BC – 30 BC
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