Natron salt preserved mummies for millennia

Ancient Egyptians mastered mummification using natron salt, a natural drying agent, to preserve bodies for thousands of years. This unique salt, found in Egyptian lake beds, absorbed moisture, preventing decay and ensuring the body's survival for the soul's journey to the afterlife. The process, often lasting 70 days, involved dehydrating the body with natron for about 40 days after organ removal.