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Treasures of Tutankhamun

The Ancients

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The Importance of Being Mummified in Ancient Egypt

In ancient Egypt, most children died in the first few days of life. This is the only example we have of two babies essentially being mummified and buried with their parents. In ancient Egyptian law, whoever carries out the burial of his predecessor becomes the next legitimate pharaoh. There was no clear heir after Tutankhamun's own death.

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