Top 15 Cre.epy practices That Were Completely Normal in Ancient Egypt

Mummification

The most iconic and perhaps creepiest practice was mummification. Egyptians believed in an afterlife where the deceased would need their bodies. The process involved removing internal organs, drying the body with natron salts, and wrapping it in linen. The brain was often removed through the nose with a hooked instrument.

2. Animal Mummification

Not only humans were mummified; animals, including cats, dogs, birds, and even crocodiles, were also mummified. These animals were often buried with their owners or offered to gods as sacrifices, believed to accompany or protect the deceased in the afterlife.

3. Book of the Dead

The Book of the Dead was a collection of spells, charms, and formulas written on papyrus and buried with the deceased. These texts were intended to guide the dead through the afterlife, ensuring safe passage and protection from evil spirits.

4. Necropolis Cities

Egyptians built entire cities dedicated to the dead, known as necropolises. The most famous is the Giza Necropolis, home to the Great Pyramids. These cities included tombs, temples, and mortuary complexes, reflecting the Egyptians’ obsession with death and the afterlife.

5. Tomb Curses

Many tombs were inscribed with curses intended to protect them from grave robbers. These curses promised severe punishments or death to anyone who disturbed the deceased. While often seen as superstitious, these warnings reflect the Egyptians' reverence for the dead and their tombs.