Researchers at the University of Bristol analyzed volatile organic compounds from 35 mummy samples spanning over 2,000 years to identify embalming ingredients including oils, resins, beeswax, and bitumen. The non-destructive method revealed that mummification techniques grew increasingly complex over time, with earlier remains showing simpler fat and oil profiles while later mummies incorporated more costly imported materials.
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Researchers at the University of Bristol analyzed volatile organic compounds from 35 mummy samples spanning over 2,000 years to identify embalming ingredients including oils, resins, beeswax, and bitumen. The non-destructive method revealed that mummification techniques grew increasingly complex over time, with earlier remains showing simpler fat and oil profiles while later mummies incorporated more costly imported materials.