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Researchers sniffed ancient Egyptian mummies

Researchers Sniff Ancient Egyptian Remains, Make Surprising Discovery

Barbara Huber, a postdoctoral researcher at Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology in Germany who was not involved in the study, said the findings provide crucial data on compounds that could preserve or degrade mummified remains. The information could be used to better protect the ancient bodies for future generations.

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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.

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Ancient Egyptian mummies still smell nice, study finds

Researchers who examined nine mummies found that though there was some difference in the intensity of their odours, all could be described as "woody", "spicy" and "sweet". They say recreating the composition of the smells chemically will allow others to experience a mummy's whiff - and help to tell when the bodies inside may be starting to rot.

The much-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum is finally open – and well worth the wait

The new Giza attraction may be several years overdue, but there’ll never be a better reason to book your next holiday to ...

Observer-Reporter4h

Egypt: A diverse country rooted in 6,000 years of history

No travel destination in the world offers the diversity of Egypt. The country unquestionably belongs to a social and cultural ...

Greek Reporter11h

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 ...

The Art Newspaper4d

Art Cairo—taking place in the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum—spotlights Arab art from around the world

The colossal statue of Ramesses II hovers over visitors to this year's edition of Art Cairo, which returns to the ...

China Internet Information Center4d

Art exhibition at Grand Egyptian Museum showcases creativity of Arab artists

A major highlight of Art Cairo is the "Egyptian Sarcophagi" series by Syrian contemporary artist Nizar Sabour, featuring ...

EGYPT-GIZA-GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM-ART EXHIBITION

A visitor takes photos of an artwork during the sixth edition of Art Cairo at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, on Feb. 10, 2025. The sixth edition of Art Cairo, currently underway at the ...

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