They found that the bodies still contain aromatic resins of pine, cedar, juniper, myrrh, and frankincense, as well as waxes used for embalming, which contribute to their pleasant scents.

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This could be due to the resins and oils, such as pine, cedar and juniper, and the use of myrrh and frankincense to scent the bodies.