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Mummy Who Would Be King, The

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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:

Undiscovered Tombs
Find out what the chances are of discovering more tombs in Egypt's fabled Valley of the Kings. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Who Was Rameses I?
Learn more about the first ruler of one of Egypt's most illustrious ancient dynasties. (Grades 9-12)

Making Mummies
Discover the techniques for classic mummification in this six-segment audio slide show narrated by Egyptologist Salima Ikram. (Note: This feature contains graphic photos of mummies and information about removal of body parts. Please preview for its appropriateness for your classroom.) Total running time: 8 minutes 19 seconds. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

The Afterlife
Read why ancient Egyptians practiced mummification, what they thought the afterlife would be like, what can be learned from mummies, and more in this interview with Egyptologist Salima Ikram. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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Podcasts
Subscribe to NOVA's podcast feeds for downloadable audio and video stories on mummies.

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Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.

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