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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New research reveals what Ancient Egyptian mummies smell like
The research team explained that smell was a key consideration for the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process, as pleasant odors were associated with the bodies of deities and their purity, while foul odors were considered indications of a body’s corruption and decay.
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.
Researchers discover what ancient mummies smell like
Ancient Egyptian mummies smell "woody," "spicy" and "sweet", according to researchers who took part in a unique new study.
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5 most important mummies in Egyptian history and their unforgettable stories
His mummy shows his significant role in ancient Egyptian history and provides a glimpse into the sophisticated preservation techniques of the time. Seti I, a pharaoh of the 19th dynasty ...
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 ...
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History KS2: Mummification in Ancient Egypt
Joann also looks at the significance of the amulets and jewellery that were placed on the mummies before they were buried. This clip is from BBC series: Ancient Egypt - Life and Death in the ...