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Explore the surprising scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing woody and sweet notes that defy expectations.

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We now know what ancient Egyptian mummies smell like, thanks to new research that deployed a team of trained 'sniffers'. And ...

A new study has uncovered the "woody," "spicy," and "sweet" scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, shedding light on the mummification process and its evolution over time.

Scientists studied the scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing embalming materials and conservation effects.

The research team explained that smell was a key consideration for the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process, as ...

A new study has revealed what ancient Egyptian mummies smell like – and the results might surprise you. Researchers from UCL ...

Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and ...