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Ancient Egyptian Materials Unlocked by Scientists

Updated 2026-09-11 19:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists used proteomics to uncover the secrets of ancient Egyptian materials, revealing religious and symbolic significance in seed proteins from sesame and moringa.

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Ars Technica

Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics

Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.

2026-09-11 18:49 UTC