Herbal bed
A fragrant blend of lemon balm, hyssop, juniper, and other carefully selected aromatic plants were found cushioning Peder’s final resting place. These herbs, renowned for their scented properties, would have masked the inevitable stench of decomposition. Moreover, the team theorized that these specific botanicals could have acted as natural preservatives, possibly retarding the process of decay.
But the methods of mummification remained elusive to the researchers. While the exact technique used remains shrouded in mystery, some postulated that Peder’s body might have been initially placed in a cool, airy environment to slow down decomposition.