If you’ve ever wondered what an ancient Egyptian mummy smells like, the answer might be more pleasant than you’d expect.
Researchers studying mummies at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo found that some of the 3,000-year-old remains give off scents described as woody, spicy and sweet. Scientists used both human “sniffers” and specialized instruments to identify the different aromas.
The smell isn’t simply from the ancient oils, resins and balms used during mummification. Modern conservation materials and even microbial activity on the aging remains also appear to contribute.
Researchers hope to recreate the distinctive mummy aroma for museum visitors—and the science could eventually help conservators monitor the condition of ancient mummies without physically disturbing them.
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