Mummification is the process of preserving the body after death by deliberately drying or embalming flesh. This typically involved removing moisture from a deceased body and using chemicals or natural preservatives, such as resin, to desiccate the flesh and organs.

How does mummification help us today?

Ancient mummies can provide a wealth of information about the health of early civilizations, which may help us better treat diseases today. ... They're now finding signs of everything from prostate cancer to malaria in mummies across the globe.

Do people still practice mummification today?

The ancient Egyptian practice of preserving bodies through mummification is no longer the preferred method to pay homage to our dead, but it is still alive and well in research labs.