The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains 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 smell pretty good.
What do ancient Egyptian mummies smell like? Probably not what you think
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What do Egyptian mummies smell like? Surprisingly pleasant.
Even around 5,000 years after their embalming, Strlič and collaborators described the bodies as smelling “pleasant.” This is largely thanks to the materials applied to the mummies, which included scented waxes, coniferous resins and oils made from pine, cedar, and juniper, as well as gum resins such as frankincense and myrrh.
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 still smell nice, study finds
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". They say recreating the composition of the smells chemically will allow others to experience a mummy's whiff - and help to tell when the bodies inside may be starting to rot.
Researchers take a whiff of ancient Egyptian mummified remains: "We were surprised at the pleasantness"
Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science described them as "woody," "spicy," and "sweet," with floral notes.
Researchers Sniff Ancient Egyptian Remains, Make Surprising Discovery
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 smell pretty good.
Discover the Aromas of Ancient Egyptian Mummies, From Orange Peels to Pine to Incense
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