Although several ancient cultures practiced mummification, mummies from ancient Egypt are generally more well-preserved than mummies of similar antiquity from other cultures. One possible explanation for this difference is that the mummification techniques or material used by ancient Egyptians were better than those of other cultures. A second, more likely, explanation is that the extremely dry climate of ancient Egypt was largely responsible, given that dryness promotes the preservation of organic remains generally.

　　12. Which is the following provide the most support for the argument?

　　A. The materials used by ancient Egyptians for mummification were not used by any other ancient culture that practiced mummification

　　B. Some ancient Egyptian mummies are better preserved than other ancient Egyptian mummies form around the same time.

　　C. No ancient people living in very damp areas practiced mummification.

　　D. Bodies from ancient Egyptian tombs dating from before the practice of mummification began are almost as well preserved as ancient Egyptian mummies.

　　E. Ancient mummies discovered in places other than Egypt have typically not been as well protected from the elements as ancient Egyptian mummies were.

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