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 ...
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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 ...
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A 4,000-Year-Old Inscription Reveals ‘Guide to the Afterlife’, Map Found at Ancient Egyptian Burial Site
Old Inscription Reveals ‘Guide to the Afterlife’, Map Found at Ancient Egyptian Burial Site Egyptians had various beliefs ...
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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.
What do Egyptian mummies smell like, and what can we learn from that?
Thousands of years later, embalmed bodies still retain their scents. An international team of researchers has studied them to ...
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What Do Ancient Egyptian Mummies Smell Like? “Woody”, “Spicy” and Even “Sweet”
Scientists used an 'electronic nose' (and good old biological sniffers) to reveal the scents of ancient mummies.
Egypt announces first discovery of a royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's was found over a century ago
Archaeologists in Egypt have found of the tomb of King Thutmose II - the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King ...