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    26 July 2025

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 Amateur historian, Egypt Afficionada

Obsessed with Egypt, ancient and current.

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houseofmyrrhandmagic

Longtime Egypt aficionado with a passion for ancient history, archaeology, and culture

Let’s begin with one of the oldest treasures of Let’s begin with one of the oldest treasures of self-care: #myrrh.
For thousands of years, the gum resin from the Burseraceae tree family has been more than a fragrance.
It was burned in temples, blended into sacred oils, and worn as perfume by queens and priests alike.
Welcome to House of Myrrh and Magic. I will post t Welcome to House of Myrrh and Magic. I will post things related to beauty and self care in ancient Egypt, mainly the New Kingdom. Pictures from museum exhibits, Egyptologists or even my own experiments!
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houseofmyrrhandmagic

Longtime Egypt aficionado with a passion for ancient history, archaeology, and culture

Let’s begin with one of the oldest treasures of Let’s begin with one of the oldest treasures of self-care: #myrrh.
For thousands of years, the gum resin from the Burseraceae tree family has been more than a fragrance.
It was burned in temples, blended into sacred oils, and worn as perfume by queens and priests alike.
Welcome to House of Myrrh and Magic. I will post t Welcome to House of Myrrh and Magic. I will post things related to beauty and self care in ancient Egypt, mainly the New Kingdom. Pictures from museum exhibits, Egyptologists or even my own experiments!
Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

  • Ingredient spotlight: Myrrh
    26 July 2025

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