egyptian museum, mummified
What do ancient mummies smell like? 'Sniffer' team uncovers 5,000-year-old secret
We now know what ancient Egyptian mummies smell like, thanks to new research that deployed a team of trained 'sniffers'. And it turns out that despite being about 5,000 years old, they actually give off a pretty pleasant scent.
New Atlas · 8d
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.
Gizmodo · 8d
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.
Researchers find that aromatic resins used in mummification continue to produce sweet, woody, and spicy scents.
The Associated Press on MSN7d
Research finds ancient Egyptian mummies smell niceBut researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually ...
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