Even around 5,000 years after their embalming, Strlič and collaborators described the bodies as smelling “pleasant.” This is ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN5d
Discover the Aromas of Ancient Egyptian Mummies, From Orange Peels to Pine to IncenseA new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...
Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and ...
The team’s approach could inspire museums to entertain visitors with odorous features such as smellscapes. In fact, the ...
StudyFinds on MSN4d
What do ancient Egyptian mummies smell like? Probably not what you thinkExplore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.
To celebrate 30 years of collaboration between the Swiss Mummy Project (SMP) and its Egyptian partners, the Embassy of ...
Scientists studied the scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing embalming materials and conservation effects.
The analysis provided new insights into the materials ancient Egyptians used for embalming, revealing how these practices ...
Without sampling the mummies themselves ... Dr. Abdelrazek Elnaggar, part of the research team at the Egyptian museum in Cairo, pose for a photo with a selection of the mummified bodies.
Scientists used an 'electronic nose' (and good old biological sniffers) to reveal the scents of ancient mummies.
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