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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nina Massey

Research reveals new insights into ancient Egyptian embalming

Researchers have identified specific ancient Egyptian recipes for mixing chemicals used in embalming different parts of the human body.

The findings, based on analyses of an ancient embalming workshop in Egypt, advance our knowledge of the processes involved in ancient Egyptian mummification, the scientists say.

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