MUMMIFICATION TABLE A mummification table was an essential tool in ancient Egyptian embalming practices, used to prepare bodies for the afterlife. Made of stone or wood, it featured a sloped or grooved design to allow fluids to drain during the process. The body was cleansed, organs were removed and treated, and natron was applied to dehydrate and preserve the body. After drying, the body was wrapped in linen and adorned with protective amulets before burial. These tables were typically found in