The smell of Egyptian mummies is revealing 2,000-year-old secrets

ScienceDaily
Mar 16, 2026, 6:46 am97 ptsTrending
The distinctive smell of ancient mummies is helping scientists decode the secrets of Egyptian mummification. By analyzing tiny traces of chemicals in the air around mummy samples, researchers identified dozens of compounds linked to oils, resins, beeswax, and bitumen used during embalming. The chemical clues…

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