Why did the ancient Egyptians mummify people? [3 Reasons]?

The ancient Egyptians mummified people to help them live comfortably in the afterlife, a special place they believed everyone went to after dying.

Imagine you're going on a long, long vacation and you want to make sure your favorite toy stays nice and clean so you can play with it when you get there. That’s kind of what the ancient Egyptians were doing, they wanted their bodies to stay good so they could live happily in the afterlife.

1. To keep the body strong: Just like a toy needs to be kept safe, the Egyptians thought keeping the body whole helped people have a better life after death.
2. So they could enjoy their favorite things: In the afterlife, they believed people still needed food, clothes, and even pets, so they buried these with them too!
3. To make sure they would be remembered: Mummifying someone was like giving them a special gift that said, “We won’t forget you!”

It’s like leaving your favorite blanket in your backpack when you go on vacation, it makes the trip more comfortable and reminds you of home!