Researchers sniffed ancient Egyptian mummies

Discover the Aromas of Ancient Egyptian Mummies, From Orange Peels to Pine to Incense
A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other odors
Ancient Egyptian mummies still smell nice, study finds
Even after 5,000 years in a sarcophagus, mummified bodies from ancient Egypt still smell quite nice, scientists have discovered. Researchers who examined nine mummies found that though there was some difference in the intensity of their odours,
Smell of Ancient Egyptian Mummies Reveals New Insights Into Embalming Practices
The analysis provided new insights into the materials ancient Egyptians used for embalming, revealing how these practices evolved. It also highlighted how museums have preserved these ancient bodies, often applying modern chemicals that blend with the original scents.
The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice
Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse.
What Do Egyptian Mummies Actually Smell Like? New Study Reveals All
Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell ‘woody,’ ‘spicy’ and ‘sweet’, finds a new study led by researchers from University College London and the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, revealing new det
Ancient Egyptian Mummies Emit “Sweet and Spicy” Scents After Millennia, Study Reveals
Contrary to popular belief, ancient Egyptian mummies emit pleasant scents even after 5,000 years, according to a recent study. Researchers from University College London (UCL) and the University of Lj
"Woody and sweet": It turns out ancient mummies smell good
Some of the mummies evaluated for their scents were 5,000 years old. Researchers studying well-preserved Egyptian mummies discovered that they smell good. The team was studying nine mummies, some 5,000 years old, that were either in storage or on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Mysterious aroma: Researchers find Egyptian mummies smell surprisingly pleasant
Scientists discover a surprisingly pleasant fragrance emitted by ancient Egyptian mummies, defying expectations and offering new insights into mummification and preservation.
Researchers discover what ancient mummies smell like
Ancient Egyptian mummies smell "woody," "spicy" and "sweet", according to researchers who took part in a unique new study.
We finally know what ancient Egyptian mummies smell like
A new study has revealed what ancient Egyptian mummies smell like – and the results might surprise you. Researchers from UCL and the University of Ljubljana looked into details about mummification practices in the ancient civilisation and found that the bodies smelled ‘woody,
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5 most important mummies in Egyptian history and their unforgettable stories
His mummy stands as proof of his legacy and gives important information into his extraordinary life and the grandeur of ancient Egypt. Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs, that ruled ...
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Cultures throughout history have put lead to use for wacky and often deeply poisonous purposes Sonja Anderson A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody ...
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Mystery of how ancient mummies had tattoos similar to today’s
The oldest known tattoos were found on remains of a Neolithic man who lived in the Italian Alps around 3,000 B.C. Many mummies from ancient Egypt also have tattoos, as do remains from cultures ...