Ancient Egyptian mummies still carry their original scents
Scientists studied the scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing embalming materials and conservation effects.
Scientifically sniffing ancient Egyptian mummified bodies
Have you ever wondered what a mummy smells like? According to research reported in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, it’s “woody,” “spicy,” and even “sweet.” Researchers analyzed the volatile compounds emitted from nine mummies spanning nearly 2000 years of Egyptian history and found that the scents still lingering today could tell us how the bodies were preserved — or how the person once lived — thousands of years ago.
Mummy quiz: Can you unwrap these ancient Egyptian mysteries?
Mummification was a sacred funeral rite for the ancient Egyptians, who believed that the body of the deceased needed to be preserved so that their spiritual essence could transcen
Scientists Say THIS Is What Ancient Egyptian Mummies REALLY Smelled Like! 👃
Scientists have finally uncovered the long-lost scent of Ancient Egyptian mummies! Using advanced chemical analysis, researchers have identified the exact fragrances used in burial rituals over 3,000 years ago.
New study reveals that ancient Egyptian mummies smell ‘spicy’ and ‘sweet’
A new study has uncovered the "woody," "spicy," and "sweet" scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, shedding light on the mummification process and its evolution over time. View on euronews
Is the Grand Egyptian Museum worth visiting? What you can see – and what’s missing – before it fully opens
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The much-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum is finally open – and well worth the wait
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Art Cairo—taking place in the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum—spotlights Arab art from around the world
which returns to the headline-grabbing Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) for the third time. Under the title “Peace to All Nations,” the sixth edition of the fair (until 12 February) takes place in ...