Tomato Mummies

Mummification and the afterlife was an important part of the Egyptians life. Therefore this afternoon after in Year 5 we have been learning about the process of mummification, followed by some hands on mummification experience.

We first washed down the body (of the tomato). Then we made a small incision and removed the internal organs. Followed by the cleaning down and purification process (using hand gel). Next, we filled the body with natron (salts and bicarbonate of soda). The first stage of mummification is now complete and the bodies (tomatoes) are drying out ready to be wrapped and placed in the tomb, ready for their journey to the afterlife.





We had lots of messy fun, not sure we want to go back to the Ancient Egyptian times though!