The mummification process is best described as which technique?

• A. Brain Removal for Preservation
• B. Heart Removal for Ceremony
• C. Hand Wrapping for Dignity
• D. Oil Sealing for Sealing

Answer: (A)

Preservation through removing the brain is the defining technique of mummification. The goal is to prevent decay long enough for the afterlife, and extracting the brain via the nasal passage is the clear, targeted step that directly supports that preservation by removing a major source of moisture and potential decay. After this, other organs are removed and the body is dried and treated, but the brain removal specifically captures the preservation-focused method at the heart of the process. The heart, often left in place for ritual reasons, is not the primary technique of preservation. Wrapping and sealing with oils or resins happen later as finishing steps, not the main preservation method.