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Researchers sniffed ancient Egyptian mummies

BBC on MSN · 9h

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, all could be described as "woody", "spicy" and "sweet".

StudyFinds on MSN · 10h

What do ancient Egyptian mummies smell like? Probably not what you think

Explore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN · 1d

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

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'Woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet': Smell of ancient Egyptian mummified bodies reveals new insights into embalming practices

Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and the ...

Operation to return Egyptian mummy to Cairo cost UCC €34,000

A delicate operation to return an Egyptian mummy and a sarcophagus to Cairo cost University College Cork more than €34,000.

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