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,
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
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 evolved. It also highlighted how museums have preserved these ancient bodies, often applying modern chemicals that blend with the original scents.
Researchers sniffed ancient Egyptian mummies, for science. Here’s what they smell like
The research, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, involved sniffing nine mummies, some dating back 5,000 years, housed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Instead of the expected repulsive odors, participants described the scents as “woody”, “spicy”, and “sweet”, with hints of floral notes.
Discover the Aromas of Ancient Egyptian Mummies, From Orange Peels to Pine to Incense
Few visitors wandering through the mummy galleries at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo have the opportunity—or perhaps the inclination—to smell the aromas wafting off the gilded sarcophagi and elaborately wrapped bodies of ancient Egyptian elites on display in glass cases.
What do Egyptian mummies smell like? Scientists sniff out an answer
We know what they look like, and even sound like, but there’s one question you might not have pondered: what do ancient Egyptian mummies smell like? Whether you wanted to know or not, scientists have now given us an answer.
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.
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 researchers now plan to reconstruct the smell of ancient mummified bodies in order to share this nontraditional approach to studying Egyptian mummies, as well as highlight an ancient olfactory heritage.
Spicy, sweet: Ancient Egyptian mummies develop mysterious scent
This new data offers clues about the materials used in mummification and how practices and ingredients evolved.
Study finds pleasant scents emanating from ancient Egyptian mummies
Oils, waxes, and balms preserved the body and ensured the spirit’s journey, with pleasant aromas signifying purity
The scent of a 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.
The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice
Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse ...
Photos: Scientists analyze ancient mummies’ scents using chemistry and ‘sniffers’
Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies emit ‘woody,’ ‘spicy,’ and ‘sweet’ scents, revealing details about embalming practices. The ...