Egypt, Mummies

Scientists Sniffed Ancient Egyptian Mummies And Got a Surprise
With help from some perfumers, we brought back smells such as 17th-century Amsterdam, with its canals and linden trees. As a result, for example, visitors to Museum Ulm in southern Germany can experience our olfactory interpretations for ten of the paintings on display.
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,
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
Sugar and spice: Egyptian mummies 'still smell nice' say researchers
Experts who recently investigated the scents of nine mummies said they still retained a faint "woody", "spicy" and "sweet" smell, despite being deceased as long ago as the 3rd century BCE. The bodies were covered with oils, waxes, and balms during the mummification process so they maintained a pleasant smell long after they passed away.
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.
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.
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 used their own senses and electronic noses to examine them. Human “sniffers” were recited to describe the scent in terms of quality, intensity and pleasantness.
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.
"Woody and sweet": It turns out ancient mummies smell good
Some of the mummies evaluated for their scents were 5,000 years old. Researchers studying well-preserved Egyptian mummies discovered that they smell good. The team was studying nine mummies, some 5,000 years old, that were either in storage or on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
What Do Ancient Egyptian Mummies Smell Like? Scientists Have Finally Uncovered Their Surprisingly Pleasant Scents
For decades, scientists have been performing every imaginable test to uncover how ancient Egyptian mummies were embalmed, what materials were used, why they stay so well preserved for so long, and more.
The original occupant of an Egyptian sarcophagus was unknown. Then a tiny ornament revealed a very big name
His mummy is at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo. Another coffin belonging to Ramesses II was ...
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Researchers took a whiff of Egyptian mummies for science — they ‘were surprised by the pleasantness of them’
Dr. Abdelrazek Elnaggar, part of the research team at the Egyptian museum in Cairo, pose for a photo with a selection of the mummified bodies. Ahmed Abdellah via AP The information could be used ...
Egypt announces first discovery of a royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's was found over a century ago
Archaeologists in Egypt have found of the tomb of King Thutmose II - the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King ...