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Researchers sniffed ancient Egyptian mummies

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,

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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 odors

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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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'Woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet': Smell of ancient Egyptian mummified bodies reveals new insights into embalming practices

Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and the ...

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Emma Paolin, PhD student at University of Ljubljana, and prof. dr. Abdelrazek Elnaggar, University of Ljubljana and Ain Shams University in Egypt, sampling the within a sarcophagus in the exhibition ...

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Spanish archaeologists restore extraordinary 3,000-year-old Egyptian coffin

The ancient Egyptian sarcophagus, dating back over 3,000 years, is adorned with intricate hieroglyphs and vibrant polychrome ...

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Operation to return Egyptian mummy to Cairo cost UCC €34,000

A delicate operation to return an Egyptian mummy and a sarcophagus to Cairo cost University College Cork more than €34,000.

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