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Mummy quiz: Can you unwrap these ancient Egyptian mysteries?
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Ancient Egyptian Mummies Actually Smell Delightful
The scents wafting off an ancient corpse do not seem like they would smell all that pleasant. But researchers got a whiff of ...
The scent of a mummy: Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice
Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and ...
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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 ...
StudyFinds on MSN6d
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.
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Ancient Egyptian mummies still carry their original scents
Scientists studied the scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing embalming materials and conservation effects.
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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 ...
Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: Researchers Analyze the Surprising Smells of Ancient Egyptian Mummies
The team’s approach could inspire museums to entertain visitors with odorous features such as smellscapes. In fact, the ...
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Ancient Egyptian Mummies Actually Smell Delightful, With Woody, Spicy, And Floral Aromas Still Clinging To Them After Thousands Of Years
The scents wafting off an ancient corpse do not seem like they would smell all that pleasant. But researchers got […] ...
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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.
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Research finds ancient Egyptian mummies smell nice
At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: Sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually ...