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How were ancient Egyptians mummified?
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/how-were-ancient-egyptians-mummified/The Egyptians had a long tradition of mummifying their wealthy dead.
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Preparation for death in ancient Egypt
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/preparation-for-death-in-ancient-egypt/Ancient Egyptians spent a considerable amount of time and money preparing for their death.
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Deaths in custody: What can museums do to effect change?
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/deaths-in-custody-what-can-museums-do/Museums have the power to set the agenda.
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Stages of decomposition
https://australian.museum/learn/science/stages-of-decomposition/Decomposition of a corpse is a continual process that can take from weeks to years, depending on the environment.
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Digging up the Past: The Tombs of the Pharaoh's Officials
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/tombs-pharaohs-officials/Discover the world of Ramesside Egypt with Dr Karin Sowada, archaeologist and Director of the Australian Centre for Egyptology, at this exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse of her life helping to unravel the mysteries of the past.
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Breakfast Behind the Scenes: Reconstructing the Past
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/reconstructing-the-past/For the final event in the AM's exclusive Breakfast Behind the Scenes, join Egyptologist & archaeologist Dr Carlo Rindi Nuzzolo plus the Australian Museum's Dr Stan Florek as they guide you through the fascinating steps they take in uncovering the stories of the past.
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Death masks
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/death-the-last-taboo/the-face-of-death/Death masks show the subject's facial expression immediately after death. It was important to make death masks quickly, before the features became distorted.
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Decomposition - Forensic Evidence
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/death-the-last-taboo/decomposition-forensic-evidence/The presence of animals on a corpse can provide information for investigators on some of the circumstances surrounding death.
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Disposing of the dead - Exposure
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/death-the-last-taboo/disposing-of-the-dead-exposure/Exposure of the body to the elements or to be consumed by animals achieves skeletonisation quickly and efficiently.
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Preparation for death - Dorin Hart
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/death-the-last-taboo/preparation-for-death-dorin-hart/A celebration of Ralf's life at a home funeral, told by Dorin Hart.
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Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs
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