Dr. Kathia, PhD - #Repost Image & Words by @iregipto_travel The Ancient Egyptian Canopic jars played an important role in the process and rituals associated with mummification, the creation of Mummies. Definition:
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What were canopic jars in ancient Egypt and what was their appearance? | Ancient egypt, Ancient egypt unit study, Canopic jars
![Canopic jars were used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process to store and preserve the viscera of their owner for the afterlife. Stock Vector | Adobe Stock Canopic jars were used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process to store and preserve the viscera of their owner for the afterlife. Stock Vector | Adobe Stock](https://t3.ftcdn.net/jpg/04/52/32/92/360_F_452329202_dbRP13FWG6A28qNeiitN8O3wctSnpf8h.jpg)
Canopic jars were used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process to store and preserve the viscera of their owner for the afterlife. Stock Vector | Adobe Stock
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Canopic jars - ancient egyptian elements using for mummification. Isolated vector illustration in doodle hand drawn style.:: tasmeemME.com
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Canopic Jars: An Integral Part of the Ancient Egyptian Mummification Process – Laura Morelli: Art History, Art Historical Fiction, Authentic Travel
![Ancient Egyptian. Canopic Jar of the Overseer of the Builders of Amun, Amenhotep. 1427 BC–1400 BC. Egypt. terracotta and pigment During the mummification process, the liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines were removed Ancient Egyptian. Canopic Jar of the Overseer of the Builders of Amun, Amenhotep. 1427 BC–1400 BC. Egypt. terracotta and pigment During the mummification process, the liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines were removed](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2AHP6F3/ancient-egyptian-canopic-jar-of-the-overseer-of-the-builders-of-amun-amenhotep-1427-bc1400-bc-egypt-terracotta-and-pigment-during-the-mummification-process-the-liver-lungs-stomach-and-intestines-were-removed-from-the-body-separately-mummified-and-stored-in-the-tomb-in-four-vessels-called-canopic-jars-each-organ-was-placed-under-the-protection-of-a-deity-whose-head-often-appears-on-the-stopper-of-each-jar-however-the-head-on-this-jar-depicts-the-deceased-man-named-amunhotep-for-whom-it-was-made-amunhotep-held-an-important-civil-job-as-an-overseer-of-building-contractors-involv-2AHP6F3.jpg)