In ancient Egypt how long did it take from start to finish to embalm a mummy?

Siskin

I think I shall be sick if I read it mountside - but I did notice 70 days. http://www.site-ology.com/egypt/HOW.HTM Aug 24 04, 9:49 AM

jbean

The number 70 was significant to the Ancient Egyptians. It was the number of days the star Sirius was absent from the night sky, symbolic of Osiris' trip through the underworld. Aug 24 04, 3:21 PM

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