Early African Societies and the Bantu Migrations
Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 14 June 2015 Chapter 3 Outline African Societies/Bantu Migrations 3k yrs., Egyptian embalmers preserved deceased thrumummification Greek historian Herodotus traveled in Egypt in 450 BC/explained craft Embalmer used metal hook to draw brain out thru nostril/removed organs thru incision made in abdomen, washed them in palm wine, sealed them with preservatives in stone vessels Washed body, filled it with spices/aromatics, covered for 2 months with natron, salt Natron extracted moisture, embalmer cleansed body/wrapped it with linen covered with resin; adorned with jewelry, went into coffin bearing painting of deceased