The secret recipe for mummification used by the ancient Egyptians has been revealed. Samples of six-thousand-year-old pieces of linen were looked at to discover the chemical secret of mummification. Watch the video to find out more.

Key words and phrases:
preserved – kept in a good state; not damaged or destroyed
embalming – using chemicals to keep a dead body in good condition
antibacterial – reducing or killing bacteria
prevent something from decaying – take action to keep something in good condition
intact – complete and not damaged or lacking parts

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