The many thousands of mummified animals that turned up at sacred sites throughout Egypt were just things to be cleared away to get at the good stuff. Few people studied them, and their importance ...

The African wildcat was first tamed in ancient Egypt some 4,000 years ago, marking the beginning of cat domestication. Cats ...

C ats held a revered place in ancient Egyptian society, symbolizing protection, grace, and divine connection. These sacred animals were worshipped, adorned, and even mummified, serving as loyal ...

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