A new study has found that mummified bodies from ancient Egypt, even after 5,000 years, still retain a pleasant and characteristic scent. Scientists from the University of Ljubljana and UCL found that the mummies' scents were described as "woody", "spicy" and "sweet".
To analyze these odors, the researchers used an advanced method that enabled them to capture odors from inside the sarcophagus, without touching the mummified body.
This technique allowed them to chemically reconstruct the scent and present it at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, offering a new and unique experience for visitors.
In addition to the museum experience, this discovery could also contribute to the long-term preservation of mummies.
Researchers identified substances associated with the breakdown of animal fats used in the embalming process, suggesting that odor may help determine the condition of the body and the need for conservation interventions.
Dr. Cecilia Bembibre, one of the study's authors, stressed that this research could reveal new details about the social status of the mummies, as pharaohs and nobles were treated with special oils and balms during mummification.
This groundbreaking discovery shows that the scent of mummies is not simply a relic of the past, but a valuable resource for better understanding the culture and traditions of ancient Egypt. (A2 Televizion)
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