Which practice involved wrapping a body for preservation in ancient Egypt?

• A. Mummification
• B. Oculus
• C. Cristallo
• D. Compass

Answer: (A)

Wrapping a body for preservation is a hallmark of mummification in ancient Egypt. After the individual was prepared—often with the removal of internal organs and drying the body with natron—the embalmers wrapped the corpse in long linen bandages. The bandages helped hold the form, protected the body, and kept it together for the journey to the afterlife. Sometimes resins and amulets were tucked between layers, and the wrapped body was placed in coffin or sarcophagus to complete the burial ritual. This process reflects the cultural emphasis on preserving the body so the deceased could live on in the afterlife, a central belief in ancient Egyptian funerary practice. The other terms aren’t related to burial rites or preservation: an Oculus is connected to eyes or virtual reality, Cristallo means crystal in Italian, and a compass is a navigation tool.