Researchers Sniff Ancient Egyptian Remains, Make Surprising Discovery
Barbara Huber, a postdoctoral researcher at Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology in Germany who was not involved in the ...
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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 ...
Experts issue three-word verdict on what ancient Egyptian mummies smell like
Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies preserved for 5,000 years smell “woody”, “spicy” and “sweet”, according to scientists who ...
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 ...
Tutankhamun on full display: Grand Egyptian Museum to fully open in July 2025 after years of delays
"The Grand Egyptian Museum, one of history's priciest museums, cost over $1.5 billion, including a $300 million Japanese loan ...
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Ahly unveil new stadium in a historic ceremony at Hatshepsut temple
Egyptian football giants Al Ahly have taken a monumental leap toward realizing their long-awaited vision with the official ...
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"Woody and sweet": It turns out ancient mummies smell good
Researchers studying ancient mummies were able to determine the odors of them. The team assessed smells of the mummies at a ...
Scientists reveal what ancient Egyptian mummies smell like - including notes of cheese, vomit and urine
Uunfortunately for the Egyptians, who believed a 'good' smell after death brought people closer to the gods, the mummies' aromas now have faint notes of cheese, vomit and urine.
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The Mummies of Ancient Egypt Emit Woody, Spicy, and Sweet Aromas, According to Chemical and Olfactory Analyses
A recent study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) and the University of Ljubljana has revealed that the ...