#anthropology
Contrary to popular belief, ancient Egyptian mummies emit pleasant scents even after 5,000 years, according to a recent study. Researchers from University College London (UCL) and the University of Ljubljana analyzed nine mummies and found their odors to be "woody," "spicy," and "sweet." This discovery offers new insights into ancient embalming practices and challenges long-held perceptions of mummified remains. The study, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, employed non-invasive techniques to analyze the mummies' scents. Researchers used…
