What similarites do you notice between the burial practices of the Shang and Egyptians? What is different?

Similarities:

Dissimilarities:

In Egypt, the body was extensively Mummified. In Shang Dynasty this was not the case.

Mummification refers to the methods of embalming, by the use of special processes which include the removal of all moisture from the body, leaving only a dried form that would not easily decay. Chemicals and or natural preservatives, such as resin, were used to remove moisture, hence terminating the process of decay. Proper mummification sometimes took up to 70 days.

Explanation:

Here is some background about the Shang Dynasty and Ancient Egypt.

Shang Dynasty

The Shang Dynasty which is one of the foremost dynasties that ruled China was a great and established one. Its governance spanned 1600 to 1046 B.C.

The Shang Dynasty was known for many laudable achievements in astronomy, artworks, military know-how, and Mathematics. The Shang were known for igniting the Bronze Age.

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt was a civilization that existed between 3050–2686 BC in  Ancient North Africa. It became notorious for advances in Quarrying, surveying, and superior construction techniques that enable the creation of historical marvels such as the monumental pyramids, obelisks, and temples.

They also had a unique system of maths, effective medical system, irrigation, and agricultural technologies that were uncommon in that period.

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