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Scent analysis reveals the composition of ancient Egyptian embalming materials
- February 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to analyze the composition of scents given off by mummies and their embalming materials. The results showed differences in embalming methods across different time periods and could even distinguish between different body parts.
Originally published at Phys.org