Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science described them as "woody," "spicy," and "sweet," with floral notes.

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Even around 5,000 years after their embalming, Strlič and collaborators described the bodies as smelling “pleasant.” This is ...

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Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies preserved for 5,000 years smell “woody”, “spicy” and “sweet”, according to scientists who ...

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Scientists discover a surprisingly pleasant fragrance emitted by ancient Egyptian mummies, defying expectations and offering ...

Scientists used an 'electronic nose' (and good old biological sniffers) to reveal the scents of ancient mummies.

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which returns to the headline-grabbing Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) for the third time. Under the title “Peace to All Nations,” the sixth edition of the fair (until 12 February) takes place in ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), situated adjacent to the iconic Pyramids of Giza, had previously partially opened its doors ...