Several ancient Egyptian coffins and mummy cases have been found covered in a mysterious 'black goo'. Dr Kate Fulcher, Research Assistant in the Museum's Department of Scientific Research, explores what is this goo is made from, why it may have been used and what it can reveal about Egyptian funerary practice.

[blog.britishmuseum.org]

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