19. What was one unusual aspect of the mummification of Herakleides?

One unusual aspect of the mummification of Herakleides is that he was found with his heart removed, which is atypical because in ancient Egyptian mummification practices, the heart was generally left in the body or placed back in the cavity after embalming. The heart was considered crucial for the afterlife, as it was believed to be weighed against the feather of Ma'at during the judgment of the dead. Herakleides’s case raises questions about the specific rituals or beliefs surrounding his burial, suggesting a departure from traditional practices or potentially indicating a different cultural influence.