A Brief Overview Of Ancient Jars Of North Africa
Canopic jar chests were among the most important ritualistic items utilized in the elaborate burial customs that the Egyptians practiced. Before the mummification process a number of organs were removed from the dead body and placed inside Canopic jars which would in turn be placed inside a Canopic chest. The chest containing the organs would be placed adjacent to the tomb in a dedicated space known as the Canopic shrine.