A non-destructive method for analyzing Ancient Egyptian embalming materials (IMAGE)

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A non-destructive method for analyzing Ancient Egyptian embalming materials

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Researchers analyzed embalming material from the neck of this Ancient Egyptian mummy, which was acquired by a French museum in 1837.

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Frédérique Vincent, ethnographic conservator

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