The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice
Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse.
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Magic in Ancient Egypt: How Did It Influence Daily Life?
Magic was a part of everyday life for the ancient Egyptians. They believed that dark powers were everywhere and that they ...
What do Egyptian mummies smell like? Surprisingly pleasant.
Even around 5,000 years after their embalming, Strlič and collaborators described the bodies as smelling “pleasant.” This is ...
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Discover the Aromas of Ancient Egyptian Mummies, From Orange Peels to Pine to Incense
A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...
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NOVA: Egypts Tombs of Amun
Feb. 12, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Follow archaeologists as they discover a long-lost ancient cemetery in Egypt’s sacred ...
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Egyptian Women Had Lower Back Tattoos, May Have Been Powerful Symbol for Protection During Childbirth
Egyptian Women Had Lower Back Tattoos, May Have Been Powerful Symbol for Protection During Childbirth Lower back tattoos have ...
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Egypt's Tombs of Amun
An archaeological detective story opens a door into an extraordinary moment in the history of Ancient Egypt ... conquered Egypt and shifted the status of Egyptian women, giving them remarkable ...
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What Was Ancient Egypt Like Under Roman Rule?
In many senses, religion in Egypt remained undeterred as it had for centuries. The Egyptians continued worshipping the same ancient gods, generally speaking. The worship of Greek gods also continued, ...
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Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony
The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt. The death of Prince ... Prince Karim’s family at the southern Egyptian’s provinces airport on Saturday.