The smell of Roman dictator: scientists have reproduced perfumes of 2000 years ago (photo)

Thanks to ancient texts, scientists were able to reproduce the aroma of perfume, which was used by one of the most famous rulers of Ancient Rome. Now we know that this aroma included mint, mountain rose, cedar oil and other elements. Although many Roman emperors are known, the personal details of their lives are often a mystery. Recently, the Association of Culture and Tourism of Aroma has recreated Telinum perfumes used by Julius Caesar, Arkeonews writes.

In focus, technology appeared its Telegram channel. Subscribe not to miss the latest and most intrusive news from the world of science! Studies show that the Romans preferred perfumes with simple compositions. One of these popular formulas in ancient Rome, known as Rodium, combined rose oil with sweat of gladiators. This practice demonstrates the cultural value of sweat of gladiators, which was even used in sculptures and paintings.

In addition to the Rodium, the favorite Roman perfumes also included mixtures of roses, daffodil, crocus with saffron and a mithopium with bitter almonds. Emperors and elite members of society, such as high -ranking officials, generals and priests, often imported exotic perfumes or ordered them from famous perfumers to have unique aromas. Associate Professor Chenker Atyl, the Department of Archeology of Sivas Kumhuriet University, was the initiator of Caesar's perfume.

In collaboration with Milan perfumers and the famous perfume designer Bikhter, Turkan Ergul, this large -scale project ended with the creation of aroma that absorbed the ancient aromas of mountain roses, citrus, UDU (alloine). Perfumes will be available in Turkey, France and Italy since October. The Association of Culture and Tourism of Aromas noted the historical significance of perfumes in its recent statement.

They noted that Caesar, a prominent commander and dictator, attracted the public's attention with his special lifestyle and fashion. The perfumes he used were no exception, causing common curiosity. Information from ancient texts and the story of Caesar's contemporaries helped to identify the components of his fragrances.

The modern interpretation of Ergul includes these findings, combining such aromas as mint, rose, lemon, bergamot, lavender, jasmine, lily, violet, cedar oil, patchouli, ambrum, iris flower and mountain rose Ancient times. Earlier, Focus wrote about the gold armor found in Kazakhstan decades ago. The set of 4000 jewelry became a symbol of the country, but having admired the golden scientists forgot about human remains.