Tomato Tut!

To understand how the Ancient Egyptians preserved their Pharaohs for the afterlife, we followed the exact same process—just with much smaller "bodies."

Here is how we did it:

1. The Incision: We started by carefully cutting into our tomatoes.

2. Organ Removal: Just like the ancient embalmers, we had to remove the "internal organs" (the seeds and pulp). We even learned that Egyptians would place these in canopic jars!

The Clean Up: We washed our tomatoes to get rid of any bacteria that might cause rot.

DIY Natron: We mixed a special blend of salt and bicarbonate of soda (our version of Natron) to act as a drying agent.

The Burial: We stuffed the tomatoes with the mixture and buried them completely to draw out all the moisture through desiccation.

The Tomb: Finally, we sealed them in airtight containers—our very own "sarcophagi" to rest in peace.

Why are we doing this? By removing the moisture, we’re stopping bacteria from growing, which is how mummies stay preserved for over 3,000 years!