2,700-year-old mummy head yields first molecular evidence linking aloe to Egyptian embalming
Scientists have uncovered molecular evidence that ancient Egyptians used aloe in their embalming process, using a 2,700-year-old mummy head as a source. The discovery was made through an interdisciplinary study combining natural product analysis and Egyptology. A team from Marburg University led the investigation.
Why it's good news: It sheds light on ancient Egyptian practices and techniques used in preserving the dead, providing new insights into their culture and history.
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