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…showed last 75 words of 752 total…strips of linen were used. The wrappings were applied in many layers. These wrappings covered whatever jewelry had been placed on the mummy. Precious objects were also placed on the mummy. As the layers of bandages were applied, warm melted resin was poured over each one, for the purpose of keeping moisture from entering the body. Unfortunately, the resin tended to darken the skin. However, as time went on, this process was improved upon greatly.