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Published online 25 October 2001 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news011025-11
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Chemistry reveals mummies' secrets
Ancient embalming not to be sniffed at.
Archaeologists thought they had mummification wrapped up. But a new analysis of ancient Egyptian embalming suggests that they have underestimated this sophisticated funerary practice.
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