Proteomics Reveals Ancient Egyptian Use of Sesame and Moringa in Artifacts

Scientists have used proteomics, the large-scale study of proteins, to analyze materials from ancient Egypt. The research identified seed proteins originating from sesame and moringa plants. These findings were reported based on analysis of ancient Egyptian artifacts or residues. Both sesame and moringa held notable religious and symbolic importance in ancient Egyptian culture. The study demonstrates how modern protein analysis can unlock new details about historical civilizations.