Is a mummy dead or nonliving?

A mummy is considered dead, as it is the preserved remains of a once-living organism, typically a human, that has undergone a process of embalming and preservation. While the mummification process prevents decomposition, the mummy itself does not possess life; it is a physical representation of a deceased individual. Thus, it is classified as dead rather than nonliving, as it was once part of a living being.