Mummies are disappearing from museums. Here’s why
The exhibition of human remains is only allowed in 'essential' cases, and when displayed, they must be correctly documented ...
Spanish government removes mummy remains from museum view
Spain’s Ministry of Culture has ordered a Madrid museum to remove a mummy from view as part of a government policy to ...
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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 ...
A Taste Of Ancient Egypt At London’s British Museum
The British Museum houses an incredible collection of artefacts from Ancient Egypt, from the famed Rosetta Stone to an ...
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Thutmose II tomb discovery raises new mysteries: Where is his mummy, and why wasn't he buried in the Valley of the Kings?
Why did Hatshepsut have her husband buried to the west of the Valley of the Kings, while she was buried in the valley itself?
What Does a Mummy Smell Like? Scientists Uncover Surprising Truth
Scientists found that Egyptian mummies emit distinct “woody,” “spicy,” and “sweet” scents, revealing insights into their ...
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What do Egyptian mummies smell like? Surprisingly pleasant.
Most people know what an ancient Egyptian mummy looks like, but they probably can’t tell you about how they smell. You don’t have to wait to get up-close-and-personal to one in a museum to ...
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Spanish government removes mummy remains from museum view
The Guanche mummy went on display at Madrid’s National Archaeological Museum (MAN) in 2015. It is the preserved remains of a 35-40-year-old person who it is believed lived between the 12th and ...