What chemical substance was used by embalmers to dry out the body during the mummification process?
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Correct answer: Natron salts
Natron is a naturally occurring salt mixture found in the Nile Delta. Embalmers packed the body with natron for approximately 40 days to absorb moisture and prevent decay before wrapping it in linen.
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