They conducted an experiment to learn more about how the ancient Egyptians wrapped mummies. They conducted an experiment to learn more about how the ancient Egyptians wrapped mummies. Buckley and Jones made an important discovery. They came together to study mummies. Buckley studies chemicals that were used in ancient cultures. They studied cloth from two of Egypt's oldest cemeteries. They used microscopes to look at the small pieces of fabric. They were from plants, animals and natural petroleum. Jones studies ancient fabrics and Buckley studies ancient chemicals. Buckley and Jones are scientists and archaeologists. Jones works with different types of textiles.