Old Royal Mummy Digitally Unwrapped by Scientists, Reveals Secrets About Ancient Pharaoh For decades researchers analyzed mummies from every angle possible. The examination carried concerns though, especially in regards to the mummy's preservation.

Mummification was a sacred funeral rite for the ancient Egyptians, who believed that the body of the deceased needed to be preserved so that their spiritual essence could transcen

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