Mummification (noun)

The process of preserving a dead body by drying or embalming it, typically practiced by ancient Egyptians.

Origin:

Derived from the latin "mummia" which means "mummy".

Examples:

1. The ancient Egyptians believed that mummification would help the soul in the afterlife.
2. The process of mummification was a complex and time-consuming process.
3. The pharaohs of ancient Egypt were mummified after death.
4. The mummification process involved removing the internal organs and drying the body.
5. Mummification was considered an important part of the funeral rites in ancient Egypt.