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Ancient Egypt is known for its pyramids, pharaohs, wealth and, most importantly, mummification. When a nobleman or pharaoh died, his body was taken to the "Ibu", a place of purification, on the west bank of the Nile River. Priests were responsible for initiating the embalming process, washing the corpse with palm wine and river water. After that, the organs were removed, with the exception of the heart, which normally remained in place. The brain was removed through the nostrils. Many organs were kept in special containers, while the rest were thrown into the river. This funerary practice is still studied until today, because in addition to a procedure, it serves to better understand the culture of the Egyptian civilization.
