![Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011), British actress, in costume wearing eye make-up in a publicity still issued for the film, 'Cleopatra', 1963. The historical drama, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz (1909-1993), starred Taylor as 'Cleopatra'. (Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Elizabeth Taylor](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/AA2OCFM775S6QCOEE7ASJ5DPZY.jpg?smart=true&auth=985bcd884be50154e567b6dc0e5034d1860d02e2dae6874c991cb8dfb48aee33&width=400&height=225)
Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra in the 1963 film epic. Silver Screen Collection / Getty Images
Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra in the 1963 film epic. Silver Screen Collection / Getty Images
Scent of an Egyptian queen? Scientists recreate perfume that could have been worn by Cleopatra
Archaeologists unearthed remnants of a fragrance that was 'the Chanel No. 5 of ancient Egypt'