Researchers decode the mummification balms of ancient noblewoman Senetnay, revealing her elevated status in Egyptian society. The ingredients of balms used in the mummification of an ancient Egyptian noblewoman named Senetnay — whose remains were excavated by Howard Carter in 1900 CE — are descri
A new study details the components of the mummification balms for ancient Egyptian noblewoman Senetnay. The balms’ intricate and imported ingredients underscore Senetnay’s high status in Egyptian society, emphasizing her pivotal role in Pharaoh Amenhotep II’s life and her title as the “Ornament of the King.”
The ingredients of balms used in the mummification of an ancient Egyptian noblewoman named Senetnay — whose remains were excavated by Howard Carter in 1900 CE — are described in a study published today in the journal. The origins and complexity of the balms provide clues as to the high status of the individual.Previous research has identified that Senetnay lived in Egypt around 1,450 BCE, was a wet nurse to the Pharaoh Amenhotep II during his infancy, and bore the title “Ornament of the King.
While the composition of the balms from both jars appeared to be very similar, the authors identified two substances that were only present in the jar used to store Senetnay’s lungs. These were a compound known as larixol — which is found in larch resin — and another fragrant resin that they suggest is either dammar, which is obtained from dipterocarp trees that grow in India and Southeast Asia, or a resin obtained fromtrees — a group that is part of the cashew family.
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