Ancient Egyptian Mummies Dispel Myths with Pleasant Aromas, Study Reveals
Researchers find that ancient Egyptian mummies emit appealing scents, helping to shed light on mummification and social status.
Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and its spirit for the afterlife.
The scent of a mummy: Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice
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Researchers sought to examine scent, as it was a vital element in the mummification process.
Smelling an ancient mummy is 'quite pleasant,' may offer insight: Study
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Visitors who smell the scents in the museums will be able to experience ancient Egypt and the mummification process from a totally different perspective.
Ancient Egyptian mummies smell "spicy" and "sweet", study finds
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Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process, which used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and its spirit for the afterlife.
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Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and its spirit for the afterlife.
Researchers Sniff Ancient Egyptian Remains, Make Surprising Discovery
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The study published Thursday in the Journal of the American Chemical Society used both chemical analysis and a panel of human sniffers to evaluate the odors from nine mummies as old as 5,000 years that had been either in storage or on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice
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Summary
Recent research from University College London reveals that nine well-preserved Egyptian mummies, some over 5,000 years old, emit pleasant aromas such as woody, spicy, and sweet notes. This study, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, also found floral hints likely due to embalming resins. Researchers emphasized that these scents reflect the mummification process's importance, traditionally reserved for pharaohs and nobility. They aim to recreate these aromas to enhance museum experiences, allowing visitors to engage with history through scent. Additionally, the findings suggest potential insights into social class associated with the mummified remains.
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