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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

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