To prepare for the next world, Egyptians mummified the body. They carefully removed the stomach, lungs, liver, and intestines, placing them in special canopic jars guarded by four gods. They even took out the brain through the nose, but they left the heart inside, because Egyptians believed people thought and felt with their hearts — after all, your heart beats faster when you’re scared or excited!

The mummy was wrapped in linen and buried with favorite treasures — toys, jewelry, and even beloved cats. People were also buried with small statues called shabti, which were believed to come to life in the afterlife and do chores for them. Egyptians wanted to be ready for anything in the next world!